Description
A delicious and vibrant seafood paella recipe that combines shrimp, mussels, and vegetables with aromatic spices and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the red and green bell peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the smoked paprika and saffron, stirring to combine. Cook for 1 minute to release the flavors.
- Add the Arborio rice and diced tomatoes, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and vegetables.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, add the shrimp and mussels, gently stirring them into the rice. Cover and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños when cooking the vegetables.
- Substitute the seafood with chicken or chorizo for a different flavor profile, adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg