Description
This traditional Spanish seafood paella is packed with saffron-infused rice, shrimp, mussels, and calamari for a flavorful and vibrant one-pan meal. Perfect for gatherings, this classic paella marinera brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
- 2 cups short-grain paella rice
- 4 cups seafood stock
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned
- 1/2 lb calamari rings
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tomatoes, grated
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add the grated tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and saffron threads.
- Add the rice and stir to coat it evenly with the flavorful mixture.
- Pour in the seafood stock and season with salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the shrimp, mussels, and calamari evenly over the rice.
- Add the peas and simmer uncovered over medium heat for 18 to 20 minutes without stirring.
- Cook until the rice is tender and the seafood is fully cooked. Increase the heat briefly at the end to create a crispy socarrat if desired.
- Remove from heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Use authentic Spanish bomba rice for the best texture.
- Avoid stirring the rice while cooking to achieve the traditional crust on the bottom.
- You can add clams or scallops for extra seafood variety.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
