Spanish Seafood Paella
Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Serves 3 · medium

Authentic Spanish paella with saffron-infused rice, shrimp, clams, and chorizo sausage.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups short-grain rice
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound clams, scrubbed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Bring the broth to a simmer in a saucepan and add the saffron. Keep warm.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.


