SEAFOOD PAELLA DELICIOUS

Paella is a traditional dish from Spain with Valencian roots. There are many different variations of paella but the original recipe calls for chicken, rabbit, snails, green beans, white beans, and artichokes. The modern recipe consists of saffron-scented rice, green beans or peas, chicken, chorizo, peppers, and some type of shellfish.

10 minutes of prep, lots of flavor and a complete healthy meal in one skillet! This simple Seafood Paella Recipe is the perfect weeknight meal (and goes great a glass of white wine).

Prep Time    : 10 mins 

Cook Time   : 45 mins

Total Time    : 55 mins.

Servings      : 6-8

INGREDIENTS

·         1 tbsp olive oil

·         1 large onion, finely chopped

·         1 red bell pepper, cut into ½ inch strips

·         4 cloves garlic, minced

·         2 cups Arborio rice

·         ¾ cup dry white wine

·         2 Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

·         2 pinches Spanish saffron, soaked in ¼ cup water

·         1 tsp paprika

·         ½ tsp red pepper flakes

·         salt and pepper

·         3 cups chicken stock

·         ¾ cup peas

·         ½ pound scallops

·         ¾ pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

·         ½ pound calamari, cut into rings

·         12-15 mussels

·         ¼ cup parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1.   In a large skillet (that has a lid), heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add red pepper and garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add the rice and sauté until it begins to turn golden.

2.  Add the wine and stir until it evaporates. Lower the heat and add the tomatoes, saffron with its soaking water, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

3. Pour chicken stock into pan and bring to a boil. Once it begins to boil, cover with lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Uncover and add seafood and peas. Give it a light stir. Cover and cook an additional 15 minutes or until seafood is cooked thoroughly.

4.   Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/6
• Calories: 390
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 560mg
• Fat: 4g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 27g
• Cholesterol: 59mg

Recipe from bakedambrosia.com

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