Equipment
9-Piece StoreMore Cookware Set
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ cups Arborio or paella rice
½ tsp saffron threads (or 1 tsp turmeric)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ cup white wine
3 cups seafood or chicken broth
½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
½ lb clams, scrubbed clean
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup frozen peas
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Sauté the aromatics: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant.
Toast the rice: Stir in the Arborio or paella rice, saffron, and smoked paprika, toasting for 1-2 minutes until the rice is well coated.
Deglaze with wine: Pour in the white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
Simmer the broth: Gradually add the seafood or chicken broth, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the rice absorb the liquid (about 15 minutes).
Add seafood & veggies: Nestle in the shrimp, mussels, and clams, then sprinkle in the cherry tomatoes and peas. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the shellfish open and shrimp turn pink. Discard any unopened shellfish.
Garnish & serve: Remove from heat, let sit for 5 minutes, and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices. Serve straight from the sauté pan for an authentic touch!