Description
Experience a vibrant explosion of flavors with this delightful seafood paella, featuring succulent shrimp and aromatic saffron-infused rice—perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 cups seafood mix (shrimp, mussels, squid)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the seafood mix under cold water and set aside. Chop the garlic and dice the bell pepper.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic and diced bell pepper until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Cook the Rice: Add Arborio rice to the pan with sautéed veggies. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes until rice appears translucent at the edges.
- Add Broth and Saffron: Pour in chicken broth infused with saffron threads (steep saffron first). Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate Seafood: Gently fold in your seafood mix into the partially cooked rice. Cover again and cook for another 10 minutes or until the seafood is tender.
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize your seafood selection based on availability. For added flavor, consider using homemade seafood stock instead of chicken broth.