A National Spanish Paella Day Recipe

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

seafood mix

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still offers a seafood flavor.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made economically.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive while still being versatile.

Heat olive oil in a pan until hot.

Add salt and black pepper to the oil.

Add mussels to the pan and cook until they open.

Add shrimp to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.

Prepare seafood stock and heat it before adding to the rice.

Add 1 part rice to 3 parts seafood stock in the pan.

Cover the pan and cook in the oven for about 8 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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