Vibrant Spanish saffron rice with mussels, clams, shrimp, and bell peppers for special gatherings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 12 mussels, scrubbed and debearded
03 - 12 clams, scrubbed
→ Rice
04 - 1.5 cups short-grain paella rice (e.g., Bomba or Arborio)
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
05 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
06 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
07 - 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 medium tomato, grated or finely chopped
→ Broth & Seasonings
10 - 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
11 - 4 cups fish or seafood stock
12 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
14 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
15 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Garnish
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
17 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Warm fish or seafood stock in a saucepan, add saffron threads, and keep over low heat.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat, sauté onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
03 - Add red and green bell peppers and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened; stir in tomato and cook until most liquid evaporates.
04 - Add rice, stirring to coat with oil and vegetables; sprinkle smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper evenly.
05 - Pour warm saffron-infused stock over rice, distribute evenly without stirring.
06 - Layer shrimp, mussels, and clams atop the rice, cover loosely with foil or lid, and cook over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender and shellfish open; discard any unopened shellfish.
07 - Remove from heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
08 - Sprinkle with fresh parsley and offer lemon wedges alongside.
