Perfect Paella

Paella is known as Spain's national dish. It can be made a hundred different ways, vegetarian, seafood, or with squid ink. One ingredient is always essential- saffron. Saffron gives the rice a beautiful golden hue. I prefer a mix of seafood and meat because I want the best of both worlds. Paella is a party food so make up a big batch and set it in the middle of the table and let guests help themselves.

Seafood and Sausage Paella

1 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth

1 pinch saffron threads

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small red bell pepper, diced

2 ounces sausage, Andouille or Spanish chorizo is best (if you can find it)

½ cup rice

6 large shrimp

6 whole mussels

salt and pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

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