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Mixed Paella

A vibrant Spanish rice dish loaded with shrimp, lobster tail, mussels, bell peppers, and onions, all cooked in a savory broth with yellow rice.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Mixed Paella
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups yellow rice
  • ½ pound shrimp
  • 1 whole lobster tail
  • ½ pound mussels
  • 1 whole red bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté chopped onion and sliced red bell pepper until softened.

  3. 3

    Add yellow rice and stir to coat with oil.

  4. 4

    Pour in water and salt; bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Reduce heat, add shrimp, lobster tail, and mussels.

  6. 6

    Simmer until rice is tender and seafood is cooked.

  7. 7

    Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • paella pan
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

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