Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups rice (Uncle Ben's works best); 5 cups water; 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1/2 lb mussels, in their shells; 1/2 lb clam, in their shells; 1/2 lb squid, cleaned, and cut into rings; 1 medium onion; 2 -3 very ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 1/2 green pepper; 1/2 red pepper; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; saffron (I use 1 packet of ground); 1 double bouillon cube (Knorr is nice); salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; lemon wedge (for serving)

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups rice (Uncle Ben's works best)
5 cups water
1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined
1/2 lb mussels, in their shells
1/2 lb clam, in their shells
1/2 lb squid, cleaned, and cut into rings
1 medium onion
2 -3 very ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
1/2 green pepper
1/2 red pepper
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
saffron (I use 1 packet of ground)
1 double bouillon cube (Knorr is nice)
salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
lemon wedge (for serving)

1
Clean all seafood under cold running water.
2
Chop vegetables.
3
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot.
4
Saute vegetables.
5
When they begin to soften, add seafood, thyme and bay leaf, and cook thoroughly.
6
Add saffron, water, bouillon cube and salt. Stir well and add rice.
7
Bring to a boil, and boil uncovered 5 minutes on high heat.
8
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 more minutes. Do not lift cover during this time!
9
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 more minutes, still without removing cover.
10
Now, you can finally lift the lid, and fluff the rice, remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
11
Serve with crusty french bread, and lemon wedges.

745

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups rice (Uncle Ben's works best), 5 cups water, 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, 1/2 lb mussels, in their shells, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella

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