Description
10 minutes of prep, lots of flavor and a complete healthy meal in one skillet! This simple Seafood Paella is the perfect weeknight meal (and goes great a glass of white wine).
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon 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 cups Dry White Wine
- 2 Roma Tomatoes, Finely Chopped
- 2 Pinches Spanish Saffron, Soaked In ¼ Cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt And Pepper
- 3 cups Chicken Stock
- ½ pounds Scallops
- ¾ pounds Large Shrimp, Peeled And Deveined
- ½ pounds Calamari, Cut Into Rings
- 15 Mussels
- ¾ cups Frozen Peas
- ¼ cups Parsley, Chopped
- Lemon Wedges, For Garnish
Preparation
In a large skillet (that has a lid), heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent. Add red pepper and garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Add rice and sauté until it begins to turn golden. Add wine and stir until it evaporates. Lower heat and add tomatoes, saffron with its soaking water, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
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. Gently stir. Cover and cook an additional 15 minutes or until seafood is cooked thoroughly.
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
