Spain • Rice

Seafood Paella

A home paella with saffron rice, shrimp and mussels.

Savory
Prep25 min
Cook35 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Discard cracked mussels and open ones that do not close when tapped. Keep seafood chilled.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    In a broad 34 cm pan, soften pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic, paprika and tomato and cook 5 minutes.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Stir in rice, then add hot stock and saffron. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes without stirring.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Arrange shrimp and mussels over rice. Simmer 8–10 minutes more until rice is tender, shrimp reach 63°C and mussels open.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Discard unopened mussels. Cover loosely off heat for 5 minutes and serve with lemon.

Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested