{"id":"paella_6047d25f57","slug":"classic-seafood-paella","title":"Classic Seafood Paella","description":"A stunning Spanish masterpiece of saffron-infused rice, tender seafood, and a crispy socarrat crust.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":35,"totalMinutes":55,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"45ml olive oil","name":"Olive Oil","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"extra virgin","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 onion, diced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"diced","notes":"yellow or white","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 red bell pepper, sliced","name":"Red Bell Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"red","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 large tomatoes, grated","name":"Tomato","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"pulp only, discard skins","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"300g Bomba rice","name":"Rice","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1 1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"short-grain","notes":"Bomba or Calasparra","group":"Grain","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"750ml seafood stock","name":"Seafood stock","quantity":750,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"warm","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp saffron threads","name":"Saffron","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"threads","notes":"crushed","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp smoked paprika","name":"Paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Spanish pimentón","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"8 large shrimp","name":"Shrimp","quantity":8,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"peeled and deveined, tails left on","group":"Seafood","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"12 mussels","name":"Mussels","quantity":12,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":12,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cleaned","notes":"beards removed","group":"Seafood","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-13","original":"Lemon wedges and fresh parsley","name":"Lemon","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"wedges","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the olive oil in a 13-inch paella pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sliced red pepper. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the pepper has softened, about 5 minutes.","group":"Base","title":"Heat the olive oil","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the minced garlic, grated tomato pulp, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the liquid from the tomato has evaporated and the mixture darkens (this is the sofrito).","group":"Base","title":"Stir in the minced garlic, grated tomato pulp, and smoked paprika","timerMinutes":4,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat it thoroughly with the sofrito. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent at the edges.","group":"Rice","title":"Add the rice to the pan","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Rice"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the warm seafood stock and add the saffron threads and salt. Stir once to distribute the ingredients evenly. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low-medium.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the warm seafood stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Simmer for 15 minutes without stirring. Arrange the shrimp and mussels on top of the rice, pressing them in slightly. Continue cooking for another 8-10 minutes until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked through (mussels should be open).","group":"Cook","title":"Simmer for 15 minutes without stirring","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cook"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"In the last 2 minutes, turn the heat up slightly to develop the 'socarrat'. You should hear a faint crackling sound. Remove from heat, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley before serving.","group":"Finish","title":"Turn the heat up slightly","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Finish"}],"notes":"Using a wide, flat paella pan is essential for achieving the socarrat (the crispy rice layer at the bottom). Avoid stirring the rice once it's simmering.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Spanish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["paella pan","wooden spoon","grater"],"diet":["gluten_free","dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["shellfish"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Not recommended; paella is best served immediately for texture."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a pan with a splash of water to keep rice from drying out."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fpaella_6047d25f57%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ff5b61e3-e475-4e4f-919a-99fddbea0753","imageAlt":"Classic Seafood Paella — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["seafood","rice","spanish","one pan","saffron"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Classic Seafood Paella","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:36:41.539Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:36:41.539Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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