Jun 09 2026
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Seafood Paella Recipe

Inspired by Paladar
Time40m
Serves4

Traditional Spanish rice dish with seafood

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Ingredients

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Seafood Paella Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the base

    In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  2. 2

    Add the vegetables

    Stir in the red and green bell peppers, and continue to sauté for about 5 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, saffron, and smoked paprika, mixing well.

  3. 3

    Cook the rice

    Add the arborio rice to the pan, stirring to coat it with the vegetable mixture. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes without stirring.

  4. 4

    Add the seafood

    After 15 minutes, gently place the shrimp, mussels, and squid on top of the rice. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Finish and serve

    Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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