Description
A vibrant and flavorful Seafood Paella that brings family and friends together for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (half red, half green)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 roma tomatoes, finely diced (or substitute 8 oz tomato sauce)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into pieces)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped and divided)
- 2 cups Spanish rice (such as Bomba or Calasparra)
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 lb jumbo shrimp or prawns (peeled, tail on)
- 1/2 lb mussels (cleaned and debearded)
- 8 oz calamari rings
- Lemons (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.
- Incorporate the diced tomatoes, bay leaf, paprika, saffron, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and reduce for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Add the chicken and half of the parsley. Stir to coat and then add the rice, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth evenly over the rice and gently shake the pan to distribute.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 15-18 minutes.
- Nestle the shrimp, mussels, and calamari into the pan and sprinkle peas over top.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, or until seafood is fully cooked.
- Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving with lemon wedges and remaining parsley.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and let the dish rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg