20-Min Seafood Paella with Saffron & Bread
A TikTok-speed paella using pre-cooked rice and saffron broth, finished with shrimp and mussels in one skillet. Crusty bread soaks up every golden drop.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Steep saffron threads in warm broth for 2 minutes. Set aside.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium. Add onion, cook until softened, ~3 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in saffron broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 4
Stir in cooked rice and spread evenly. Nestle shrimp and mussels into rice, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
Step 5
Remove from heat when shellfish open (discard any that don't). Season with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Serve paella in the skillet with crusty bread alongside for soaking up broth.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
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