Seafood Paella

Name: Seafood Paella
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups bomba or medium-grain rice; 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), shell-on; 1 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 1 lb cleaned squid tubes and tentacles, sliced into rings; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 4 ripe tomatoes, grated or pureed; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp saffron threads, crumbled; 6 cups fish or seafood stock (gluten-free), hot; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 tsp salt; 2 lemon, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A vibrant all-seafood paella loaded with shrimp, mussels, and squid in a saffron-and-tomato-scented broth, finished in the oven for a crispy socarrat bottom. Spectacular for a dinner party.

80 minHardServes 6570 cal/serving

SpanishDinnerStovetop and OvenPescatarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 1/2 cups bomba or medium-grain rice
1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), shell-on
1 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 lb cleaned squid tubes and tentacles, sliced into rings
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 ripe tomatoes, grated or pureed
2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp saffron threads, crumbled
6 cups fish or seafood stock (gluten-free), hot
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tsp salt
2 lemon, cut into wedges
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Steep 1/2 tsp crumbled saffron threads in 1/4 cup of hot water for 10 minutes.
2

Heat 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large paella pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced into rings cleaned squid tubes and tentacles and sear for 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3

In the same pan, cook 1 finely diced yellow onion and 1 finely diced red bell pepper for 5 minutes. Add 6 cloves minced garlic, 2 tsp smoked paprika, stir for 30 seconds. Add 4 grated or pureed ripe tomatoes and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until thickened.
4

Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and bubble for 1 minute. Add 6 cups hot fish or seafood stock (gluten-free) and saffron water. Stir in 2 tsp salt. Boil.
5

Sprinkle 2 1/2 cups bomba or medium-grain rice evenly - do NOT stir. Return 1 lb cleaned squid tubes and tentacles. Reduce to medium and cook for 10 minutes.
6

Nestle 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), shell-on into the rice. Add 1 lb scrubbed, debearded fresh mussels around the edges. Transfer to oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until liquid is absorbed and shrimp reach 145°F (63°C). Discard unopened 1 lb fresh mussels.
7

Return to medium-high stovetop heat for 1 to 2 minutes to form socarrat. Rest 5 minutes.
8

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and serve with 2 cut into wedges lemon.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Seafood Paella need?

For Seafood Paella, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 6. The oven is also used at 145 F (about 65 C) in step 6.

Is there a substitute for saffron in Seafood Paella?

The entry for Seafood Paella calls for 1/2 tsp saffron threads, crumbled. In its place: Nothing reproduces the flavor of saffron. A pinch of turmeric supplies the color only.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Seafood Paella?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Seafood Paella uses 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), shell-on.

Is Seafood Paella gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Seafood Paella is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the stock.

Does Seafood Paella contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb large shrimp (16/20 count), shell-on, 1 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed, debearded and 1 lb cleaned squid tubes and tentacles, sliced into rings. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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