Paella Di Frutti Di Mare Sammarinese (sammarinese Seafood Paella)

Paella di Frutti di Mare Sammarinese, or Sammarinese Seafood Paella, is a traditional dish from the small European country of San Marino. This flavorful and colorful seafood paella is a perfect representation of the coastal cuisine of San Marino, featuring an array of fresh seafood and aromatic spices.

Dietary Restrictions None Main Course Sammarinese Seafood Paella Sammarinese Cuisine One Pot Meal
Paella Di Frutti Di Mare Sammarinese (sammarinese Seafood Paella)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a paella pan or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, and diced tomato. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the Arborio rice, saffron threads, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the rice and spices.
  4. Pour in the seafood or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Add the mixed seafood and frozen peas to the pan, gently pushing them into the rice mixture. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the paella di frutti di mare sammarinese with lemon wedges on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Paella Pan or Large Skillet Cooking Spoon Knife Cutting Board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the paella di frutti di mare sammarinese with a side of crusty bread and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use high-quality saffron and smoked paprika in this dish.

Cost

$25