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Classic Spanish Paella with Shrimp

Name: Classic Spanish Paella with Shrimp
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 4 cups chicken or seafood stock; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; Salt and pepper to taste

A traditional Spanish paella featuring saffron-infused rice, shrimp, and vegetables.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
Add the red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in the rice and saffron, coating the rice evenly.
Pour in the stock and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, add the shrimp, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Stir in the peas and cook for another 5 minutes.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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