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Irresistible 30-Minute Summer One Pot Seafood Paella Skillet

summer one pot seafood paella skillet
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A flavorful and easy one-pot seafood paella cooked in a skillet, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups short-grain rice (like Arborio)
  • 3 cups chicken or seafood stock
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned
  • 1/2 lb clams, cleaned
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Stir in tomato, saffron, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add rice and toast lightly for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in stock, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
  6. Arrange shrimp, mussels, and clams on top of the rice.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and seafood is cooked.
  8. Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not stir once the seafood is added to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
  • Use fresh seafood for best results.
  • Adjust stock quantity based on rice package instructions.

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