Classic Seafood Paella Recipe
An authentic and vibrant Classic Seafood Paella made with saffron-infused rice, fresh seafood, and colorful veggies. This one-pan Spanish favorite is perfect for gatherings and surprisingly simple to make at home.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 430kcal
Cost: $30
Equipment
- 15-inch paella pan (paellera)
- Large burner or grill that can accommodate the pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- Fish spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels cleaned
- 8 oz calamari rings
- 8 oz firm white fish chunked
Rice & Base
- 2 cups short-grain rice Bomba or Arborio recommended
- 4 cups seafood stock warmed
- 1 large Spanish onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ripe tomatoes grated
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 generous pinch saffron threads
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prep Saffron
- Toast saffron
- Steep in ¼ cup hot stock
Make Sofrito
- Heat oil in pan
- Sauté onion (5 mins)
- Add garlic (1 min)
- Add tomatoes and peppers (10 mins)
Cook Rice
- Add rice to sofrito
- Pour in stock and saffron
- Season with salt, pepper, paprika
- Simmer 10 minutes (no stirring)
Add Seafood
- Arrange seafood on rice
- Add peas
- Cook 10-15 minutes more
Finish
- Rest 5-10 minutes
- Garnish with lemon and parsley
- Serve from pan
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 300g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 3.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 3.4mg