Basic Seafood Paella Recipe

Easy Seafood Paella Recipe The Mediterranean Dish

WEBJul 22, 2020 · When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks. In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 …

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1. In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks.
2. In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the saffron and it's soaking liquid, paprika, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
3. Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish with parsley.
4. Serve the paella hot with your favorite white wine.

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Easy Spanish Seafood Paella Recipe {No Paella Pan …

WEBMay 16, 2022 · Keep warm. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion, …

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1. Start by peeling shrimp and reserving shells in a medium saucepan. Add 5 cups water and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. While water is boiling, toast saffron threads in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, careful not to burn. Toasting will bring out the robust, aromatic flavor. Set aside. Strain broth mixture, reserve broth and discard shells. Crumble saffron threads between your fingers straight into the broth. Add salt, stir and keep warm. It will develop a deep, red-orange color.
2. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in paella pan to medium heat. Add raw shrimp, saute for 2-3 minutes or until pink. Remove and set aside. Repeat with scallops, searing on both sides for 2 minutes. Lastly, saute calamari until opaque and slightly shriveled. Set aside.
3. Add two teaspoons olive oil to hot paella pan. Add red bell pepper, sauteing until tender, but not soft and mushy. Remove and set aside.
4. Next, make sofrito. Add last teaspoon olive oil, grated garlic, onion, and tomato. Saute until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick approximately 15 minutes. Add smoked paprika and stir. If mixture starts to stick, add a small amount of water.

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Shrimp Paella Easy Paella Recipe Ready in 30 Minutes!

WEBOct 26, 2019 · Heat a large, shallow skillet with olive oil over medium heat. Add shrimp, sautéing until they are pink and slightly curled. Transfer …

1. Heat a large, shallow skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add shrimp, sautéing until they are pink and slightly curled.
3. Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside, leaving seasoned oil in the skillet.
4. Add arborio rice, saffron, fine sea salt, smoked paprika, ground black pepper. Brown rice for 2-3 minutes.

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