Seafood paella

 Here's a basic recipe for seafood paella:

Ingredients: - 1 cup Arborio rice (or any short-grain rice) - 1 lb mixed seafood (such as shrimp, mussels, clams, squid) - 1 onion, finely chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 red bell pepper, diced - 1 tomato, diced - 1/2 cup frozen peas - 4 cups seafood or chicken stock - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional) - 1/4 cup white wine (optional) - Salt and pepper to taste - Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) - Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions: 1. Heat some olive oil in a large pan or paella pan over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent. 3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced bell pepper, and tomato. Cook for a few minutes until they soften. 4. Add the rice to the pan and let it toast for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently. 5. In a separate pot, bring the stock to a simmer. If using saffron, add it to the stock for enhanced flavor and color. 6. Begin adding the stock to the rice mixture in the paella pan, about 1 cup at a time. Stir well after each addition and let the rice absorb the liquid before adding more. 7. Once you've added half of the stock, add the paprika and season with salt and pepper according to your taste. 8. Continue adding the stock gradually until the rice is almost cooked but still has a slight bite to it. This process may take about 15-20 minutes. 9. While the rice is cooking, in a separate pan, quickly sauté the seafood in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside. 10. Add the frozen peas to the paella pan and stir well. Allow them to thaw and cook for a few minutes. 11. Gently arrange the cooked seafood on top of the paella, pressing it slightly into the rice. 12. If desired, pour in the white wine around the edges of the pan. It will help create a nice flavor. 13. Cover the paella pan with foil or a lid and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. 14. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. 15. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your homemade seafood paella!