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Mixed Paella with Mussels

Name: Mixed Paella with Mussels
Total time: 40 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 sliced tomatoes; 12 mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/2 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup crab meat; 1 lemon, sliced

A traditional Spanish paella featuring a mix of seafood, including mussels, cooked in a flavorful saffron rice base.

40 minutes4 servings

Mixed Paella with Mussels — Photo: Brillante · CC BY-SA 4.0

Method

In a large paella pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
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.
Add mussels, shrimp, and crab, then cook for another 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Serve with a side of aioli or garlic bread.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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