Quick & Easy Seafood Paella

Ingredients

• Paella rice or Arborio rice300g
• Pre-cooked shrimp150g
• Mussels (pre-cooked or canned)150g
• Firm white fish fillets (e.g., cod, monkfish)150g
• Fish or vegetable broth750ml
• Olive oil3 tbsp
• Onion1/2 medium
• Garlic2 cloves
• Chopped tomatoes (canned)200g
• Saffron threads or yellow food coloringpinch or few drops
• Smoked paprika1 tsp
• Lemon1/2
• Fresh parsleysmall bunch
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Cut the white fish into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add chopped tomatoes and smoked paprika. Cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.

4. 4

   Add the paella rice and stir to coat. Toast for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in the broth and add saffron (or coloring). Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is almost cooked.

7. 7

   Add the pre-cooked shrimp, mussels, and white fish pieces to the pan. Stir gently and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and seafood is heated.

8. 8

   Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.