This DrizzleandDip seafood paella is a colorful and tasty dish that shows off the best seafood. There is a lot of flavor in every bite thanks to the saffron and smoked paprika in the rich broth. The shrimp, mussels, and calamari add a range of tastes and textures, and the Arborio rice makes the base creamy and comforting. It's a great dish to serve to guests or for a special dinner during the week.
Ingredients: 1 cup Arborio rice. 2 cups seafood broth. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 yellow bell pepper, diced. 1 tomato, diced. 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads. 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1/2 cup white wine. 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined. 1/2 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded. 1/2 pound calamari rings. 1/2 cup frozen peas. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fresh parsley for garnish.
Instructions: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced tomato, saffron threads, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes. Add Arborio rice and stir to coat with the vegetables and spices. Pour in white wine and cook until it's mostly absorbed. Gradually add seafood broth, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked through and creamy, about 20 minutes. While the rice is cooking, season shrimp, mussels, and calamari with salt and pepper. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seafood and cook until shrimp turn pink, mussels open, and calamari is opaque, about 5 minutes. Once the rice is cooked, add the cooked seafood to the skillet with the rice. Stir in frozen peas and cook for another 2 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.