Simple and Tasty Seafood 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 grape seed oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced jalapenos; sauté until softened.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes until moisture is out and sugars caramelize.

Add paella rice to the pan and stir to coat with oil and vegetables.

Level out the rice and let it come to a boil.

After 10 minutes of boiling, add clams, tucking them into the rice without disturbing it too much.

Let clams cook for about 10 minutes to develop a crust on the bottom of the rice.

When there are about 8 minutes left of cooking time, add shrimp to the pan.

With about 5 minutes left, add calamari and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until tender.

If any clams do not open, discard them as they are bad.

Add peas and chopped parsley before serving.

Squeeze lemon over the dish before serving.

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