Seafood Paella with Edamame Popular Recipes 2011

Seafood Paella with Edamame  Popular Recipes 2011

Ingredients ...........

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 teaspoon saffron threads

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 cup chopped onion

2/3 cup diced red bell pepper

2/3 cup diced green bell pepper

1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes, drained

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup short-grain rice (such as arborio)

1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed

1/2 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined

1/2 pound sea scallops, halved if large

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method ....................................

In a small pan, heat broth; turn off heat. Add saffron; let sit. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell peppers, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until liquid has almost completely reduced, 3 minutes. Stir in rice; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add edamame, shrimp and scallops; simmer, covered, until seafood is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. . . . . . .

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