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Paella Recipe

A classic Spanish dish with rice, seafood, and saffron.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 500 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup short-grain rice
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 lemon lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the rice and saffron, cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add the mixed seafood and peas, cook until the seafood is done and the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

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Paella
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