Description
A traditional Spanish dish made with rice, seafood, and flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of Bomba rice
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of saffron threads
- 1 pound of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound of mussels, cleaned
- 1 pound of squid, cleaned and sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and saffron, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it with the mixture.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 15 minutes without stirring.
- Add shrimp, mussels, and squid on top of the rice.
- Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes until seafood is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best results.
- Adjust spices according to your taste.
- Paella can be made with various proteins.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Spanish Seafood Paella, Paella, Seafood, Rice, Spanish Cuisine