{"id":7115,"date":"2025-04-06T21:17:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-06T21:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/?p=7115"},"modified":"2025-04-07T18:14:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:14:37","slug":"spanish-seafood-paella","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bhiggs.x10hosting.com\/foodie\/spanish-seafood-paella\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Seafood Paella [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"
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<\/span>Spanish Seafood Paella [Video]<\/span><\/h2>\n
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This dish is a mixture of rice, veggies, infused with Saffron, and different spices. Packed with a combination of seafood: shrimp, mussels, calamari, lobster\u2019s tail, fish fillet, and clams.<\/span><\/div>\n
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Prep Time<\/span>25 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time<\/span>30 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time<\/span>55 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n
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Servings: <\/span>6<\/span><\/div>\n\n
Author: <\/span>Heidi – The Mediterranean Chick<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n

<\/span>Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>

<\/span>Paella<\/span><\/h4>
  • 2\u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Short-grain rice <\/span> or any Paella Rice or risotto rice<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> cup<\/span> Vegetable stock<\/span> or chicken stock<\/span><\/li>
  • 2<\/span> cup<\/span> Water<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Colored Peppers<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Yellow onion<\/span> finely chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • 5<\/span> cloves<\/span> Garlic<\/span> finely chopped<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Diced Tomatoes<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> Frozen peas & carrots<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> leeks<\/span> sliced thin<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> celery<\/span> small cubes<\/span><\/li>
  • 3<\/span> Tablespoon<\/span> Olive oil<\/span><\/li>
  • \u00bc<\/span> cup<\/span> Parsley for Garnish<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

    <\/span>Spices<\/span><\/h4>
    • 1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> Saffron Threads<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Garlic powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Onion powder<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Turmeric<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Coriander<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Paprika<\/span><\/li>
    • 2<\/span> Bay leaves<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Black pepper<\/span><\/li>
    • 1<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Cumin<\/span><\/li>
    • \u00bd<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> Salt or to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

      <\/span>Seafood<\/span><\/h4>
      • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Peeled shrimp<\/span><\/li>
      • 5<\/span> large Shrimps<\/span> heads on<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Calamari<\/span> cut into rings<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Mussels<\/span> rinsed & scrubbed<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Clams<\/span> rinsed & scrubbed<\/span><\/li>
      • 1<\/span> Lobster tail<\/span> cut in half vertically<\/span><\/li>
      • \u00bd<\/span> cup<\/span> Fillet fish cubes <\/span> (I used Swai; in the US, you can substitute with tilapia, haddock or flounder)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n

        <\/span>Instructions<\/span><\/h3>

        <\/span>Step 1\u201d Saffron\u201d<\/span><\/h4>
        • In a small pan, bring vegetable stock to boil then add the \u201cSaffron\u201d.<\/div><\/li>
        • Wait a few minutes then remove from heat and step aside.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>

          <\/span>Step 2\u201d Paella\u201d<\/span><\/h4>
          • In a Paella pan \u201cor any similar skillet\u201d heat oil over medium heat.<\/div><\/li>
          • Saut\u00e9 onions for 2 minutes then add the celery, leeks, colored peppers & garlic. Stirring regularly.<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Add the rest of the spices: Garlic powder, Onion powder, Turmeric, Coriander, Paprika, Bay leaves, Black pepper, cumin &Turmeric. Stir regularly<\/div><\/li>
          • Add the peas & carrots, then add the calamari, Stir regularly for 3 minutes<\/div><\/li>
          • Add rice then diced tomatoes. Stir for 2 minutes<\/div><\/li>
          • Add the Mixture of vegetable stock & Saffron, from Step 1, then the water<\/span><\/div><\/li>
          • Now, arrange the rest of the seafood start by adding the peeled shrimp, fish fillet, shrimp heads-on, lobster\u2019s tail, mussels & clams.<\/div><\/li>
          • Bring to boil then lower the heat a bit and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, until the liquid, is fully absorbed or until its fully cooked<\/div><\/li>
          • Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges on the side. Serve and enjoy!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n
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            <\/span>Notes<\/span><\/h3>
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            • You can add any seafood you like. You can use more than 2 or even just one. We are big on seafood that\u2019s why I added different kinds of seafood.<\/li>\n
            • Tip: try adding 3 or 4 shrimps heads-on if available, I noticed that it makes a big difference in the richness of the flavor.<\/li>\n
            • Fish: try to add a thick kind of fillet fish not thin, I used Swai. \u00a0Tilapia is a good option too.<\/li>\n
            • This Paella is a one-pot meal so it is a PERFECT party dish!<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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