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Paella · Spain

Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Saffron

A rich and flavorful paella featuring a medley of seafood and saffron-seasoned rice.

45 minutes4 servings
Spanish-Style Seafood Paella with Saffron
Photo: PapiPijuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in diced carrots, bell peppers, and corn, cooking for 3 minutes.
  4. Add rice, saffron, and seafood stock, stirring to combine.
  5. Arrange shrimp, mussels, and squid on top of the rice.
  6. Cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  7. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  10. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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