Seafood Paella

This Spanish dish, prepared by my girlfriend's husband, was so delicious that I had to get the recipe. It fits perfectly within our dietary restrictions and is truly delightful. I'm happy I took a photo of it, as it tasted just as wonderful as I had anticipated it to be!

Ingredients

• Shrimp

• Mussels

• Lemon

• Red bell peppers

• Coriander

• White Onion

• Garlic powder

• Extra-virgin olive oil

• Basmati rice

• Turmeric

• Black pepper

• Onion powder

• Vegetable broth

• Capers

• Chili flakes

Directions On How To Make Yellow Rice

1. Toast the Rice: Toasting the rice in some olive or coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy free option, before you cook it. Melt the coconut oil in a frying pan and gently stir the rice until it begins to lightly brown.

   
   

2. Season the Rice: Stir in the garlic, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

   
   

3. Add Vegetable Broth: Once the broth is added, raise the heat and bring it to a boil and cover. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.

   
   

4. Fluff the Rice: Remove the rice from the stove and use a fork to fluff the rice. Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley. Reserve a little extra for garnish.

Directions On How To Cook Together

Step 1

Warm oil on a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, shrimp and mussels; cook until the onions are soft and the shrimp has turned orange and mussel shells have opened. (approximately 7 minutes) Add the garlic and stir; cook until it becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds more.

Step 2

Pour about 1 1/2 cups of water into the pan and bring it to a boil. Mix in the yellow rice mix and capers. Let the rice mixture boil for 1 minute, then cover the pan tightly. Lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 12 minutes.

Step 3

Arrange Red pepper strips over rice; sprinkle with parsley and coriander.

 Et voila! Ready to Enjoy. Buon Appetito!