Easy Seafood Paella
"You can have this Easy Seafood Paella on the table in much less time than with traditional methods, as we remove the extra steps of mortar/pestle paste-making. No need for a paella pan here; any XL pan or skillet will work...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 to 4 1/4 cups good quality homemade or store bought chicken broth (the better your broth, the better the rice flavor will be)
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2 cups clam juice (bottled, found in grocery stores)
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1 lb firm white fish, cut into bite size pieces (i.e., mahi-mahi, orange roughly, snapper, or halibut are good.)
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14 fresh mussels in shell, cleaned/de-bearded, and well-drained
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14 clams in shell, cleaned and well-drained
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12 large or extra large shrimp, shelled or de-shelled
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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4 TB salted butter
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1 medium onion, chopped
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8 cloves fresh garlic, minced
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1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
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1/4 cup freshly chopped basil
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1/4 cup freshly chopped scallions
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3 tsp smoked paprika (it's important to use smoked paprika for the smoky flavor)
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3 large Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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2 cups Arborio rice, dry
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Optional: lemon or lime wedges or chopped cilantro to serve
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