Ingredients:
- 2 cups of short-grain Spanish rice
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup of green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp of saffron threads
- 1 lb of fresh seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add red and yellow bell pepper, green beans, and cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, stir to combine.
- Add tomato sauce, saffron threads, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add rice and stir to coat with the vegetable mixture.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Arrange seafood on top of the rice mixture and cover again. Cook for another 10 minutes until seafood is cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use short-grain Spanish rice.
- Use fresh seafood and discard any mussels or clams that do not open during cooking.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.