Description
Nothing brings the warmth of a kitchen to life quite like a vibrant dish of seafood paella. Imagine the aroma of aromatic spices mingling with the briny delight of fresh seafood, all in one pan. It’s a quick solution for busy weeknights or a delightful way to impress friends during a weekend gathering. I love how seafood paella feels both comforting and festive, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this dish offers a simple yet rewarding culinary adventure that everyone will treasure.
Ingredients
- Arborio rice: 1 ½ cups (300 g)
- Shrimp: 1 lb (450 g), peeled and deveined
- Mussels: 1 lb (450 g), cleaned and debearded
- Calamari: ½ lb (225 g), cleaned and sliced into rings
- Bell peppers: 1 red and 1 green, diced
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Saffron: ½ teaspoon
- Vegetable broth: 4 cups (1 liter)
- Olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley: ¼ cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon: 1, cut into wedges (for serving)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Soak saffron threads in warm vegetable broth.
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan, sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and bell peppers.
- Stir in Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes.
- Add vegetable broth and saffron mixture, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once the rice absorbs most of the liquid, arrange shrimp, mussels, and calamari on top without stirring.
- Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes until seafood is cooked and mussels have opened.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Feel free to add other seafood options if desired.
- Paella can be served directly from the pan for a rustic presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg