prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 45 mins | Serves 8 | From OUTSET
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Large Shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 lbs. Medium Size Mussels
- 2 C Paella Rice
- 4 ½ C Chicken Broth
- ¾ C White Wine
- 1 Medium White Onion, chopped
- 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 2 Medium Tomatoes, chopped
- 1 T garlic, minced
- ½ C peas
- 1 t Thyme, finely chopped
- ½ t Saffron
- 2 T Parsley
- 1 T Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 Lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a Paella Pan to medium heat. Add the olive oil to the pan and sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper.
- When the onions become translucent, stir in 3 cups of the chicken broth and the white wine. Add the paella rice and saffron. Cover the pot and allow boiling for 5 minutes.
- Check on the rice and see if cooked thoroughly. If the rice appears dry at this time, continue to gradually add in ½ chicken stock to reach desired level of moisture.
- Stir in shrimp, peas, and tomatoes. Place mussels on top, cover, and allow cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
- At this point, the mussels should be opened and the rice a light, fluffy texture.
- Season the paella with thyme, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Serve with a lemon wedge for flavoring.
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