Paella De Mariscos Recipe
Seafood paella with fresh shrimp and mussels.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Broth
Vegetables and Aromatics
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Rinse the shrimp and mussels under cold water. Clean the mussels by scrubbing them and removing the beards. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Broth
In a pot, heat the fish stock until it is simmering. Add the saffron threads to the stock and allow it to steep while you prepare the rest of the paella.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large paella pan or wide skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft. Add the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomato and Spices
Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes have softened.
- 5
Add Rice
Add the Bomba rice to the pan, stirring well to coat the grains in the oil and vegetable mixture. Cook for 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
- 6
Add Broth
Pour in the simmering fish stock with saffron. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Distribute the rice evenly across the pan and do not stir from this point on.
- 7
Add Seafood
Arrange the shrimp and mussels over the rice, pushing them slightly into the liquid. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Final Touch
Add the peas on top of the paella and cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil. Let it rest for 5 minutes off the heat to allow the flavors to meld.
- 9
