Spanish local recipes - Paella

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 the seafood stock and white wine along with a pinch of saffron in a pot and keep warm.

Add olive oil to your pan and sauté diced onion until translucent.

Add minced garlic and sauté for a few more minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and paprika, and a pinch of salt, cooking until the mixture thickens.

Add squid and sauté for one minute.

Add the rice and stir to coat and 'fry' it a bit.

Pour in the broth mixture and do not stir.

Simmer on low for 10 minutes.

Add shrimp on top and cook for an additional 10 minutes, flipping halfway if needed.

Steam mussels in a pot until opened, then place on the paella in a decorative way.

Let the paella rest for a few minutes before serving with sliced lemon wedges.

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