Seafood Paella for One

This vibrant and flavorful seafood paella is a delightful twist on the classic Spanish dish, perfectly sized for one. Packed with succulent shrimp, mussels, and aromatic spices, it's a comforting meal that transports you to the sunny shores of Spain.

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, sauté until soft, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Stir in the garlic and smoked paprika, cook for another minute. 4. Add the Arborio rice, stirring to coat it with the oil and vegetables. 5. Pour in the seafood stock and add the saffron threads. Bring to a simmer. 6. Once simmering, reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes. 7. After 10 minutes, add the shrimp and mussels on top of the rice, cover again, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 9. Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

1/2 cup Arborio rice 1 cup seafood stock 100g shrimp, peeled and deveined 50g mussels, cleaned 1/4 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1/4 tsp saffron threads Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil Fresh parsley for garnish Lemon wedges for serving