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Paella Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Spain with this delicious paella recipe featuring fresh seafood, tender chicken, and aromatic saffron rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: paella, seafood, Spanish recipe, rice dish
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Bomba rice
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb mussels cleaned
  • 1 lb calamari sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
  • Add the red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the Bomba rice, coating it with the oil and vegetables.
  • Pour in the seafood stock and add saffron. Mix well.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes without stirring.
  • Arrange the shrimp, mussels, and calamari on top of the rice.
  • Add the green beans and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the pan with aluminum foil and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook for another 15-20 minutes until the seafood is cooked and rice is tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 3g