Seafood Paella: The National Dish of Spain

Paella is a rice dish with some type of protein. This recipe is my take on an authentic seafood paella.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients	Instructions
3 cloves garlic	Step 1 Peel and mince garlic. Wash, peel, and dice onion. Wash and dice red bell pepper.
1 yellow onion	Step 2 Cut squid into thin rings.
1 red bell pepper	Step 3 Heat pan with olive oil and a little salt on medium-high heat. After warm, add in squid rings and cook for 2 minutes. Mix around to prevent sticking. The oil will pop so be careful. Remove from the pan and set aside.
1 tube of squid	Step 4  Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
12 jumbo shrimp (frozen or fresh)	Step 5   Add red bell peppers to the pan and cook 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
12 fresh mussels	Step 6   Add tomato sauce, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.
1/2 cup tomato sauce	Step 7   Add squid rings, vegetable stock, and saffron. Mix and bring to a boil.
1/4 cup olive oil	Step 8 Add rice, mix, and cook for 6 minutes.
1 teaspoon paprika	Step 9 Add shrimp and mussels. Push them into the rice so they cook. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. DO NOT STIR.
pinch of smoked paprika	Step 10 Lower the heat to a medium low and simmer until all the broth has been absorbed by the rice. Then turn temperature up to high for 1-2 minutes to get the socarrat.
2.5 cups vegetable stock	Step 11 Remove from stove, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes. Top with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Enjoy!
1/4 tsp saffron threads or powder
1 cup uncooked round rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 lemon (cut in wedges for garnish)
salt and pepper to taste

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