Seafood paella

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Rice Mixture
  • Arborio rice : 2 cups
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
  • Garlic cloves : 3 minced
  • Tomato : 1 large, diced
  • Saffron threads : 1 pinch
  • Paprika : 1 teaspoon
  • Chicken broth : 4 cups
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon
• Seafood
  • Shrimp : 1 pound, peeled and deveined
  • Mussels : 1 pound, cleaned
  • Clams : 1 pound, cleaned
  • Squid : 1 pound, cleaned and sliced
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic cloves : 2 minced
  • Lemon : 1 sliced
  • Parsley : 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1 teaspoon

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Steps

• Prepare the Rice Mixture
• Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
• Add the diced tomato, saffron threads, and paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes.
• Add the Arborio rice and stir well to coat it with the mixture.
• Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and black pepper.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan.
• Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
• Cook the Seafood
• In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
• Add the shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through.
• Season with salt and black pepper.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• Combine the Rice and Seafood
• Gently fold the cooked seafood into the prepared rice mixture.
• Place the paella pan or skillet back on low heat and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Garnish with sliced lemon and chopped parsley.

Tips

• Use a paella pan or a wide skillet with a flat bottom to ensure even cooking.
• If you prefer a spicier paella, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the rice mixture.
• Serve the seafood paella with a side of crusty bread and a fresh green salad.

Information

• Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that originated in the Valencia region.
• Feel free to customize your seafood paella by adding other seafood such as scallops or lobster.