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Classic Spanish Paella

Name: Classic Spanish Paella
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 4 cups seafood stock; 1/2 cup diced onions; 1/2 cup diced green bell peppers; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup cooked crab meat; 1 lemon, cut into wedges

A flavorful paella with a mix of seafood and vegetables, cooked in a traditional style.

45 minutes4 servings

Classic Spanish Paella — Photo: tak.wing · CC BY-SA 2.0

Method

In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened.
Add rice and stir to coat with oil.
Pour in the seafood stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
Stir in shrimp, crab, and corn, then cook for another 5 minutes.
Squeeze lemon juice over the top and garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve warm with a side of garlic bread.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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