Saintly Seafood Paella
A traditional Spanish dish perfect for St. Joseph's Day celebrations. This rich and savory paella is filled with a variety of fresh seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, all simmered in a flavorful saffron-infused broth. The mixture of tender rice, juicy seafood, and aromatic herbs will transport you straight to the Mediterranean coast.
ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 lb calamari, sliced into rings
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Pinch of saffron threads
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Olive oil
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large paella pan. Add shrimp, mussels, and calamari and cook until slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- 2.
In the same pan, sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- 3.
Stir in rice, paprika, and saffron. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 4.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is cooked through.
- 5.
Add peas and seafood back to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 6.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
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