Description
Seafood Paella is an exquisite Spanish dish that combines fresh seafood, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, this one-pan meal boasts layers of flavor that will impress your family and friends. The blend of succulent shrimp, tender squid, and savory mussels, all cooked with saffron-infused rice, creates a delightful feast for the senses. Easy to prepare yet stunning in presentation, Seafood Paella is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Gather your ingredients and let the cooking adventure begin!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 to 1 lb. fresh squid (sliced)
- 12 oz fresh shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ pound mussels (cleaned)
- 2 cups fresh tomato (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 to 4 teaspoons smoked paprika
- A pinch of saffron threads
- 2 cups Spanish paella rice
- 4 to 5 cups chicken or seafood stock
- 1 cup dry white wine
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add squid rings; sauté for about 2 minutes until opaque. Move to one side.
- Incorporate chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and saffron; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in paella rice evenly and pour in the stock and wine; bring to a boil.
- Add shrimp and mussels once boiling; cover with a lid or foil and cook for about 20 minutes without stirring.
- After cooking, check if liquid is absorbed; let rest covered for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pan cooking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg