Simple Basmati Rice Paella with Seafood
A delicious twist on a classic, this seafood paella brings together fragrant basmati rice and a touch of buttery richness for maximum comfort and flavour. With prawns, squid, and mussels in the mix, it’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingredients
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25g
Buttercup Luxury Spread
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270g
basmati rice
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250g
boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
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350g
large shrimps, deveined
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450g
blue mussels, rinsed and debearded
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250g
squid, cleaned and cut into rings
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1
red bell pepper, chopped
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1
yellow bell pepper, chopped
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450g
canned diced tomatoes
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950g
chicken broth
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1 tbsp
paprika
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0.6g
saffron threads
Directions
- Heat Buttercup Luxury Spread in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped red and yellow bell peppers. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken broth, canned diced tomatoes, paprika, and saffron. Bring to a boil.
- Add the basmati rice and the browned chicken pieces (along with any pan juices) back into the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the shrimp rings, squid rings, and blue mussels. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the mussels have opened.
- Once the rice is cooked and the seafood is done, remove from heat. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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