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Traditional Seafood Paella with Saffron

Name: Traditional Seafood Paella with Saffron
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 cups Spanish rice; 4 cups seafood broth; 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lb mussels, scrubbed; 1 onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp saffron threads; Salt and pepper to taste

A classic seafood paella with shrimp, mussels, and saffron

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat
Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent
Stir in shrimp and mussels, cook for 2 minutes
Add rice and saffron, stir to coat the grains
Pour in broth and bring to a boil
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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