Seafood Paella

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) olive oil*
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 red pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup (250 mL) cut green beans
• 4 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
• 6 Tbsp. (90 mL) white wine
• 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) chicken broth*
• 1 1/4 cup (310 mL) long grain rice*
• 1 pinch saffron or turmeric
• 1 bag (1 lb.) The Irresistibles seafood mix, thawed
• 3/4 cup (180 mL) frozen green peas*
• 8-12 unpeeled fresh shrimps
• 1 lb. (450 g) fresh mussels, washed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley to taste
• 6 lemon wedges

Preparation

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for 1 minute.
Add pepper and beans and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and wine and simmer for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add rice and saffron. Bring back to a boil and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Stir in seafood mix and green peas.
Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes Season to taste.
Top with mussels and shrimps, cover and steam until mussels open (about 3-4 minutes).Add liquid as needed.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Suggestions

You can also use frozen shrimp. Let them thaw in the refrigerator the day before.

* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.

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