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Seafood Paella Recipe
Ingredients
2 cups short-grain rice (Bomba or Arborio).
4 cups seafood stock.1/2 teaspoon saffron threads.
2 tablespoons olive oil.
1 onion, finely chopped.
3 cloves garlic, minced.
1 red bell pepper, chopped.
2 tomatoes, grated or finely chopped.
1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
Salt and pepper to taste.
12 large shrimp.
10 mussels, cleaned.
10 clams, cleaned.
Lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions
Start by heating olive oil in a large, wide pan. Sauté the onion, garlic, and red pepper until soft. Add in the grated tomato and cook down into a rich, thick sauce. Stir in the smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the rice and stir to coat it with the tomato mixture. Pour in the saffron-infused seafood stock and bring it to a gentle boil. Let it cook uncovered over medium heat.
After about 10 minutes, nestle in the shrimp, mussels, and clams. Let them cook until the seafood is done and the shells open. Do not stir the rice—this helps form the crispy bottom layer.
Once the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked, remove from heat. Cover with a clean towel and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve hot, straight from the pan.