Seafood Paella 🍤🌊🍚

Ingredients:

• 2 cups short-grain rice
• 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp saffron threads
• 4 cups seafood broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Preparation Steps:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika; cook for an additional minute.
4. Add the rice and saffron, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
5. Pour in the seafood broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low and cover; cook for 15 minutes without stirring.
7. After 15 minutes, add the mixed seafood and green peas, then cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until seafood is cooked through.
8. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 25 mins | Total Time: 40 mins
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

Suggested Pairings:

• Garlic bread
• Mixed green salad

seafoodpaella #comfortfood #easyrecipe