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Seafood Paella

Prep time
20 min
Cook time
30 min
Servings
4
Total time
55 min
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A vibrant Spanish rice dish with saffron, seafood, and vegetables. Cooked in a large shallow pan for a perfect crust (socarrat).

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  1. 1

    Sauté vegetables and seafood in the paella pan.

  2. 2

    Add rice and saffron, then pour in hot stock.

  3. 3

    Simmer without stirring until rice is tender and stock is absorbed.

  4. 4

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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  • Read through every step before you start and measure everything first.
  • This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
  • Taste and adjust at the end if you cook with salty stock, cheese, soy sauce, or fond.

Serving profile

Pace
balanced kitchen flow
Kitchen load
a few moving parts, still manageable
Serving style
meant to land on the table for a group
Best for
weeknight cooking with fewer decisions

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