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Seafood Paella
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 pound clams, cleaned
- 1/2 pound chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the sliced red and yellow bell peppers, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the Arborio rice, saffron threads, and smoked paprika, and stir to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Nestle the jumbo shrimp, mussels, clams, and chorizo sausage into the rice mixture, cover, and cook for 10 minutes or until the seafood is cooked and the rice is tender.
- Sprinkle the frozen peas over the paella, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with lemon wedges before serving.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving, and enjoy!
Seafood Paella is a traditional Spanish dish with a rich history dating back to the 18th century in Valencia, a region known for its abundant rice fields and access to fresh seafood. This iconic dish was originally created by farm workers who cooked rice with whatever ingredients they had on hand, such as rabbit, snails, and beans. Over time, it evolved into the beloved seafood paella we know today, featuring a vibrant mix of shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid. Renowned chefs like Quique Dacosta and Joan Roca have put their own modern twists on this classic dish, elevating it to new heights. For the best seafood paella, head to Valencia or Barcelona, where you can savor the authentic flavors of this iconic Spanish dish. The key to a perfect seafood paella lies in the quality of the ingredients, especially the rice and saffron, which impart the dish with its signature depth of flavor. While the traditional method involves cooking the paella over an open flame, some chefs have adapted the recipe for home kitchens, making it accessible to food enthusiasts around the world. Whether you're enjoying it at a seaside restaurant in Spain or attempting to recreate it at home, seafood paella is a culinary experience that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine.
60 min
6
450 calories
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