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Spanish Seafood Paella

Spanish flavors with salmon, cod and smoked kielbasa in arborio rice. The arborio rice is made creamy with a saffron seafood stock.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Salmon
  • 1 pound Cod
  • 1 pound Smoked Beef Kielbasa
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed Oil divided
  • 1 tablespoons Spanish Smoked Sea Salt
  • 1 tablespoons Smoked Paprika
  • 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Spanish Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups seafood stock
  • 3 – 4 pinches saffron
  • 1 – 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes with basil and garlic
  • 4 gloves garlic diced
  • 6 ounces frozen corn
  • 6 ounces frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced

HERB BLEND

  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced

Instructions

  • To prepare the herb blend, combine the 4 ingredients, and set aside.
  • Combine 4 tablespoons of olive oil with the smoked sea salt, Old Bay, Spanish & Smoked Paprika and cumin.
  • Season the salmon and cod with the spices and set aside for about an hour.
  • Heat the calphalon pan on medium high heat. Add the oil and brown the kielbasa on both sides and remove from pan.
  • With the remaining oil, add the salmon and cod and sear on both sides - 1 - 2 minutes per side and remove from pan. Break into pieces.
  • Add 1 more tablespoon of canola oil and heat for 1 minute.
  • Add the onions and red peppers and cook for 4 – 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes and garlic and mix well and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the herb mixture and mix well cooking for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the broth and saffron to a simmer.
  • Add the rice and toast for 2 minutes.
  • Add the seafood stock 1 cup at a time. Stir and do not add the second cup of stock until the first cup has been all but absorbed.
  • Keep adding the stock one cup at a time continuing the absorbing process.
  • Add the kielbasa back to the rice and let cook for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the seafood and warm for 1 minute.
  • Finish by adding the corn and peas and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!