Preparation time: 30 min - 2 hrs
Cooking time: 35 minutes
Easy - for beginners
Serves: 4
Master the art of Spanish cooking with this easy-to-follow seafood paella recipe, a favorite from the acclaimed Cascal restaurant in Mountain View, CA. Perfect for beginners, this authentic dish features a harmonious blend of rice, succulent seafood, aromatic saffron, and fresh vegetables.
Saute rice on medium heat in skillet for about 8 minutes. Add the sofrito. Add stock and seafood and cook for 10 - 12 minutes. Mix in saffron, piquillo peppers and green beans. Add a little more stock if paella needs moisture. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes. Remove and garnish with aioli, salt, and pepper.