Max's Paella Recipe
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Rice and Broth
Vegetables and Seasonings
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Rinse the shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid under cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Broth
In a saucepan, heat the chicken or seafood broth until simmering. Add saffron threads and let steep for 10 minutes.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a large paella pan or skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- 4
Add Tomato and Spices
Stir in the diced tomato, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the tomato softens.
- 5
Incorporate Rice
Add the Bomba or Arborio rice to the pan, stirring to coat the rice with the vegetable mixture. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add Broth
Pour in the warmed broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 7
Add Seafood
Reduce heat to low and arrange the prepared seafood on top of the rice. Do not stir. Cover the pan and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Serving
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot.
