Description
A traditional Spanish dish made with rice, seafood, and a mix of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Bomba rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup peas
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender.
- Stir in rice, paprika, and saffron.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add shrimp and mussels, cover, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- Letting the paella rest enhances the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Spanish Seafood Paella, Paella, Seafood, Rice Dish