How to Make the Best Quick Seafood Paella with Saffron

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
• 1 cup short-grain rice (such as Bomba or Arborio; 200 g)
• 4 cups chicken or seafood broth (960 ml)
• 1 teaspoon saffron threads (0.5 g)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon salt (2 g), or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1 g), or to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (150 g)
• 1 pound mixed seafood: shrimp, mussels, and squid (450 g), cleaned and prepared
• 1 cup frozen peas (150 g)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving