Seafood Paella
Serves 6
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 14.5 ounce cans chicken broth
- 1 pound medium shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined and tails removed
- 1/2 pound scallops, thawed
- 2 tilapia fillets, cut into smaller chunks
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Pinch saffron threads (a pinch is all you need to savor the entire skillet!)
- 1 pound mussels
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- In a large nonstick skillet heat oil to medium heat. Add bell pepper and onions and saute for 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 3 more minutes until it starts to brown slightly.
- Add the rice and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth, shrimp, scallops, tilapia, pepper and saffron; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until broth is almost absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Add mussels, cover skillet and cook until mussels open about 7 minutes longer. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Serve sprinkled with parsley.
When I ordered paella at a restaurant, I was told that it’s not served for lunch, only dinner. I really appreciate you posting a recipe for it. I no longer have to wait and can have it at ANY time. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by createengwp | November 29, 2012, 1:03 pmYou’re welcome! I was surprised that it didn’t take long to make at home and it tastes just as good if not better than the restaurant.
Posted by Unwind Cooking | CA Realtor | November 29, 2012, 7:01 pmMmmm…looks delicious!…pinning right now : )
Posted by 1visionmultimedia | November 24, 2012, 6:55 amSweet!
Posted by Unwind Cooking | CA Realtor | November 24, 2012, 9:14 amThis looks yum! I absolutely love Paella and I have never attempted to make it myself. Nice recipe!
Posted by danyandy | November 20, 2012, 11:05 amThanks! I was pleasantly surprised how simple it was to make. Will have to make again soon.!
Posted by Unwind Cooking | CA Realtor | November 20, 2012, 11:39 amNow that looks mouth watering delicious. Beautiful presentation too.
Posted by dianeskitchentable | November 20, 2012, 10:08 amwhy, thank you, Diane!
Posted by Unwind Cooking | CA Realtor | November 20, 2012, 10:16 amLooks delicious!
Posted by myhealthyohana | November 19, 2012, 9:17 pmThank you Maura!
Posted by Unwind Cooking | CA Realtor | November 21, 2012, 12:39 am