Classic Seafood Paella

Experience the flavors of the Mediterranean with this classic seafood paella. This dish is a delightful blend of saffron-infused rice, succulent shrimp, tender mussels, and calamari, complemented by colorful peppers and sweet peas.

Mediterranean
Medium 45 min 600 cal
Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a paella pan or a large skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent. 3. Stir in the grated tomato and cook for 2 minutes. 4. Add the rice and stir to coat it in the mixture. 5. Pour in the broth, add saffron, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. 6. Arrange the shrimp, mussels, calamari, red and green peppers, and peas evenly over the rice. Do not stir after this. 7. Cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked through. 8. Remove from heat and cover with a lid or aluminum foil. Let it sit for 10 minutes. 9. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Ingredients

1/2 cup short-grain paella rice 200ml chicken or fish broth 1 pinch of saffron threads 4 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 mussels, cleaned 1/4 cup calamari rings 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 green bell pepper, sliced 1/4 cup frozen peas 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 small onion, chopped 1 tomato, grated 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges for serving

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