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Springtime Seafood Paella
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Serves 10
2 tbs Vegetable Oil
2 Onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 Chillies, peeled and chopped
1 Clove garlic, crushed
675g ( 1 1/2lb) Long grain rice
1/2 tsp Saffron or Turmeric
2.2ltr (4pts) Boiling water
2 Fish stock cubes
450g (1lb) Fresh mussels
325 (12oz) Mixed seafood
100g (4oz) Anchovies
4 tbs Mixed herbs (chopped)
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Preparation Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins
1 In a large capacity pan, heat the oil and fry the onion, garlic and chillies for a f
few minutes until softened.
2 Add the rice and stir to cook for 2 minutes.
3 Soak the saffron strands in the boiling water to colour or use the turmeric, add
the fish stock cube and dissolve. Gradually add to the rice, simmering after
each addition. Cook in all for 25 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the
rice tender.
4 Simmer the mussels in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Discard any that have
not opened.
5 Add the mussels to the rice together with the seafood, anchovies and herbs.
Reheat gently.
6 Serve hot in Soup bowls garnished with the chopped herbs and some lemon
wedges. Cooking Time 30 mins
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