Classic Seafood Paella

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• Pinch of saffron threads
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb mussels or clams, scrubbed
• 1/4 cup frozen peas
• Lemon wedges for serving

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or wide skillet. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
2. Stir in rice and cook for 2 minutes, ensuring grains are coated.
3. Pour in broth and saffron threads. Bring to a simmer, spreading rice evenly. Do not stir. Cook for 15 minutes.
4. Arrange shrimp, mussels/clams, and peas over the rice. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until rice is tender and seafood is cooked through. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving with lemon wedges.