Seafood Paella
This delicious seafood paella is a traditional Spanish dish made with saffron-infused rice, a variety of seafood, and flavorful spices.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Fresh parsley - For garnish
- Lemon wedges - For serving
- Peas - 1/2 cup
- Scallops - 1/2 pound
- Clams - 1/2 pound
- Mussels - 1/2 pound, cleaned
- Shrimp - 1/2 pound, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Bay leaf - 1
- White wine - 1/2 cup
- Chicken broth - 4 cups
- Arborio rice - 2 cups
- Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
- Saffron threads - 1/2 teaspoon
- Tomato - 1, diced
- Red bell pepper - 1, diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomato, saffron threads, and smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
- Add the Arborio rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine. Add the bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked.
- Add the shrimp, mussels, clams, scallops, and peas. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover the pan and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 12g
- Carbs: 60g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g