Spanish-Style Seafood Paella
A generous and flavorful paella, tinted with golden saffron and rich in seafood. This Spanish classic combines rice with bell peppers, onion, and garlic for a symphony of Mediterranean flavors. Perfect for a convivial and impressive meal.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/4 cups paella rice
- 3 1/3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 pinch saffron
- 14 oz frozen seafood mix
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
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- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and soften the onion for 6-7 minutes. Add the bell peppers and garlic, cook for 2 more minutes, then stir in the paella rice and cook for 1 minute, stirring to coat well.
- 2
Pour in the broth, add the saffron, and bring to a boil. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender.
- 3
Stir in the seafood and lemon juice, and cook for 2 minutes until everything is heated through and cooked to perfection. Serve in warm bowls, sprinkled with fresh parsley.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a more authentic flavor, use real saffron threads. You can add other seafood according to your preferences or budget.
