YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Spanish Seafood Paella with Saffron Rice
Saffron-infused rice simmered with succulent shrimp and mussels, featuring a vibrant blend of bell peppers and aromatic spices for a fragrant finish.
INGREDIENTS
4 oz shrimp
4 oz mussels
0.25 cup bomba rice
0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup yellow onion
0.25 cup red bell pepper
1 clove garlic
0.25 cup tomato puree
0.75 cup seafood stock
0.13 tsp saffron threads
0.5 tsp smoked paprika
0.25 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
0.25 cup frozen peas
1 wedge lemon
PREPARATION
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to concentrate.
Pour in the dry bomba rice and stir to coat every grain with the aromatic base.
Add the seafood stock and saffron threads; bring to a gentle simmer and do not stir the rice again.
Nestle the shrimp and cleaned mussels into the rice and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Scatter the frozen peas over the top and continue cooking for 2 minutes until the mussels have opened and the shrimp are opaque.
Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the bottom crust to form.
Serve immediately with a fresh lemon wedge.