Spanish Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice
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Cloves Garlic, Onion, Short-Grain Rice, Salt And Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika, Shrimp, Red Bell Peppers, Scrubbed Clams, Saffron Threads, Lemon, Mussels, Calamari, Olive Oil, Chicken Broth
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Spanish Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice Recipe
This traditional Spanish dish features saffron-infused rice and a variety of fresh seafood, including shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari. The flavors are savory and rich, with a hint of smokiness from the paprika. It's ideal for a special occasion or dinner party because it's sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- To taste, season with salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp
- 2 red bell peppers, sliced
- scrubbed clams (1 pound)
- 1 tsp saffron threads
- Serve with lemon wedges
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes
Instructions
- Soak the saffron threads in 1/2 cup warm chicken broth for 10 minutes in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Cook until the onion and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Cook for another 5 minutes after adding the sliced red bell peppers to the pan.
- Stir the rice in the pan to coat it with the oil and vegetables.
- Pour in the white wine and stir until it's all gone.
- Stir in the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in the remaining 3 1/2 cups chicken broth and the saffron-infused broth to combine.
- Cook for 10 minutes after bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- On top of the rice mixture, arrange the shrimp, mussels, clams, and calamari.
- Cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked through, covered with a tight-fitting lid.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside for 5 minutes to cool.
- Serve with wedges of lemon for squeezing over the top.
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