Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb. mussels; lemon juice and a little onion; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 large cloves garlic, diced; olive oil; 1 1/2 lb. small green shrimp (about 30 count/lb. with shells); 2 c. rice; 4 c. water, reserved from boiling mussels; 4 packets Sazon Goya con Azafran (Goya brand seasoning spices found in Spanish section of supermarket); 2 to 3 red pimentos, sliced into very thin strips; 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced; green olives; 2 to 3 lemons, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb. mussels
lemon juice and a little onion
1 large onion, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, diced
olive oil
1 1/2 lb. small green shrimp (about 30 count/lb. with shells)
2 c. rice
4 c. water, reserved from boiling mussels
4 packets Sazon Goya con Azafran (Goya brand seasoning spices found in Spanish section of supermarket)
2 to 3 red pimentos, sliced into very thin strips
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
green olives
2 to 3 lemons, cut into wedges

1
Rinse mussels well.
2
Place in a pot of boiling water to which a little lemon juice and onion has been added and boil about 5 minutes.
3
(Buy only mussels which are closed.
4
Store in refrigerator in open container.
5
Once they are boiled, they should be open; if not, throw away.)
6
Drain mussels, reserving 4 cups of the liquid.
7
Separate each mussel into 2 halves, discarding the half shell which has no meat. Meanwhile, saute onion and garlic until tender in plenty of olive oil in a paella pan or a very large skillet.
8
Rinse and drain shrimp, leaving on shells.
9
Add to pan and cook until pink, stirring frequently.
10
Then add the rice and saute a little.

2967

kcal

Calories

246

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb. mussels, lemon juice and a little onion, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 large cloves garlic, diced, and more.

Yes, Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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