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Paella · Spain

Traditional Spanish Seafood Paella

A classic Spanish paella loaded with fresh seafood, saffron, and Spanish rice.

40 minutes4 servings
Traditional Spanish Seafood Paella
Photo: Cie tsy-yin · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the Spanish rice and saffron, coating the rice in the mixture.
  4. Add the seafood stock and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the seafood, and cook until the shrimp are pink and the shellfish are open.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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