Paella With Seafood Recipe
Make Paella With Seafood Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Broth
Vegetables and Aromatics
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the seafood
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, mussels, calamari, and fish fillets. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the broth
In a saucepan, heat the fish stock or seafood broth over medium heat. Add saffron threads to infuse the broth with color and flavor.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté vegetables
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and peppers
Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 5
Incorporate tomatoes and spices
Add the diced tomatoes, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
- 6
Add rice
Stir in the Bomba or Arborio rice, ensuring it is well coated with the mixture.
- 7
Add broth
Pour in the prepared fish stock with saffron. Stir gently and bring to a simmer.
- 8
Add seafood
Arrange the prepared seafood on top of the rice. Do not stir after this point.
- 9
Cook the paella
Let the paella simmer for about 15-20 minutes on low heat, or until the rice is cooked and the seafood is fully cooked. If the rice is not fully cooked but the liquid is gone, add a little more broth or water.
- 10
Add peas
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the frozen peas over the top.
- 11
Rest and garnish
Once cooked, remove the pan from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
