
Recipe for Spanish-Style Seafood Paella
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This real Spanish-style seafood paella will take your taste buds to Spain's colourful coastlines. This recipe, which combines vibrant fresh fish, fragrant saffron, and well-seasoned rice, is ideal for a romantic supper or a family get-together.
Ingredients
For the Paella Base
2 cups Bomba or Arborio rice
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 medium tomatoes, grated
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
4 cups fish or chicken stock
3 tbsp olive oil
For the Seafood
200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
200g mussels, scrubbed and debearded
200g squid rings
100g clams
1 lemon, cut into wedges
For Garnish
Fresh parsley, chopped
Essential Utensils
Wide skillet or large paella pan
Wooden spoon
A cutting board and knife
Grater spoons and measuring cups
Time Spent Preparing
One hour in total.
20 minutes for preparation
40 minutes is the cooking time.
Directions
Get the base ready:
In the paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until transparent. Cook for five minutes after adding the chopped bell peppers.
Add the smoked paprika:
Saffron water, and grated tomato to infuse the flavour. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 5 more minutes.
To cook the rice:
Add it to the tomato mixture and toss to coat it. Make sure the rice is equally distributed before adding the stock. Reduce to a simmer after bringing to a boil. Don't stir.
Add Seafood:
Place the squid, prawns, mussels and clams on top of the rice once it has cooked for 15 minutes. Cook, lightly covered with foil, for ten more minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the liquid and the seafood is cooked through.
Rest and Serve:
Turn off the heat, give the paella five minutes to rest, and then top with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: 410
Protein: 25g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 3g
Sodium: 450mg
Last Word of Advice
Use fresh seafood and premium saffron for maximum flavour. This guarantees a rich scent and genuine flavour, leaving your paella with a lasting impression.