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Classic Seafood Paella

Classic Seafood Paella

Transport your taste buds to Spain with this Classic Seafood Paella recipe. Packed with fresh seafood, chicken, and aromatic spices, it’s a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Large onion, chopped
  • 6 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Small red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 pieces Boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 4 Large tomatoes, chopped
  • 10-12 pieces Mussels, cleaned
  • 225 g Squid rings
  • 3 cups Low-sodium chicken or fish stock
  • 2 cups Medium-grain or jasmine rice
  • ½ cup Frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon Saffron threads or powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked or sweet paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Onion powder
  • 600 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Roasted red pepper strips

Equipment

  • Large skillet or paella pan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Lid or aluminum foil for covering
  • Measuring cups
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper, sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in chopped tomatoes, salt, and pepper, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add mussels and squid rings, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in stock, followed by rice, peas, saffron, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, stirring gently to combine.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pan, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid.
  8. Once rice is nearly done, scatter shrimp evenly across the top and cover again until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and roasted red pepper strips for garnish.
  10. Let the paella rest for 5 minutes before serving to develop flavors.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg
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