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Seafood Spanish Paella
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups short-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 pound calamari, sliced into rings
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the short-grain rice, saffron threads, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the chicken broth and white wine, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Arrange the shrimp, mussels, and calamari on top of the rice mixture, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Sprinkle the frozen peas over the paella, cover, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove the paella from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley before serving.
The history of Spanish Paella dates back to the 18th century in Valencia, Spain. Originally a humble peasant dish, it has evolved into a beloved culinary icon. The addition of extra seafood, such as prawns, mussels, and squid, elevates the traditional recipe, creating a rich and flavorful dish. Renowned chefs like Quique Dacosta and Ricard Camarena have put their own modern twists on this classic, drawing food enthusiasts from around the world to Valencia. For the best version of this dish, head to the coastal regions of Spain, where the freshest seafood enhances the paella's taste. The key to a perfect paella lies in the quality of the rice, saffron, and seafood, as well as the skillful preparation of the sofrito. While the traditional method involves cooking over an open flame, some chefs have adapted the recipe for modern kitchens, ensuring that the essence of this iconic dish remains intact.
75 min
6
450 calories
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