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Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice

Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice

Transport your taste buds to Spain with this vibrant Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice recipe. Perfect for gatherings and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups short-grain paella rice
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken stock
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
  • 1 unit red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 unit onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 unit lemon, cut into wedges
  • to garnish Fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Large paella pan or wide skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Saucepan for heating stock

Method
 

  1. Pour the stock into a saucepan and gently heat it. Add saffron threads and let them steep for 10 minutes.
  2. In a large paella pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and red bell pepper, and stir until soft and fragrant.
  3. Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook down until they form a thick paste.
  4. Add the rice to the pan and stir for a minute or two to toast it.
  5. Pour in the saffron-infused stock and gently stir. Arrange the seafood on top and cover the pan to simmer for about 20 minutes.
  6. Allow the paella to rest for 5 minutes after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg
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