North African Paella

North African Paella
  • PREP TIME
    35 mins
  • COOK TIME
    18 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 3 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    6

Embark on a culinary journey to North Africa with this vibrant paella. Fragrant spices, succulent seafood, and flavorful sausage combine in a delightful twist on the traditional Spanish classic, creating an unforgettable dining experience.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    76 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    707 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, roasted red pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

02

Step

Stir in tomatoes, salmon, and merguez sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is lightly browned and the salmon begins to flake, about 5 minutes.

03

Step

Pour in 2 1/2 cups of vegetable broth and white wine. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and gently stir in shrimp. Simmer until the shrimp are pink and opaque, about 3 minutes.

04

Step

Remove from heat and add mussels. Cover the pot tightly and let stand until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.

05

Step

In a separate pot, bring the remaining 3 1/2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand until the couscous has absorbed all the broth and is fluffy, about 5 minutes.

06

Step

To serve, fluff the couscous with a fork and spoon into shallow bowls. Ladle the seafood and sausage stew over the couscous, ensuring each serving has a generous portion of broth.

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth. You can also add a pinch of saffron threads to the broth for a more authentic paella taste.
If you don't have merguez sausage, you can substitute with chorizo or other spicy sausage.
Be careful not to overcook the seafood, as it will become tough and rubbery. The mussels are done when they open, and the shrimp are done when they turn pink and opaque.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for a pop of color and freshness.

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