Paella Recipe
Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood and saffron.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Spices
Vegetables and Broth
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Broth
In a small saucepan, heat the chicken or seafood broth and add the saffron threads. Let it simmer on low heat to infuse the flavor.
- 2
Prep the Seafood
Clean and prepare the shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Set aside in the refrigerator until needed.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large paella pan or a wide skillet, heat the 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 red bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 5
Add Rice and Spices
Add the Bomba or Arborio rice to the pan, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and salt, mixing well.
- 6
Pour in the Broth
Pour the saffron-infused broth into the pan, stirring gently to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Cook the Rice
Allow the rice to cook uncovered for about 15-20 minutes without stirring, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 8
Add the Seafood
Gently nestle the shrimp, mussels, and calamari into the rice. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.