Name: Saffron and Lemon Seafood Paella with Shrimp and Mussels
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup short-grain rice; 2 cups seafood stock; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped garlic; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 mussels, scrubbed; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; 1 tbsp lemon juice

Saffron and Lemon Seafood Paella with Shrimp and Mussels

Enhances the Spanish flavors with floral notes

32 minutes2 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
Soak 1/2 tsp saffron threads in 1 tbsp lemon juice during preparation when sautéing onion and garlic.
Add tomatoes and saffron, then stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes.
Pour in seafood stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Add shrimp and mussels, cover, and cook 5 more minutes until shells open.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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