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    Mahi-Mahi Paella

    Published: Oct 27, 2017 Modified: Oct 13, 2019 by Candice

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    I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the perfect paella recipe packed with flavor and it's what you should make for dinner tonight.

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    Mahi-Mahi Paella

    I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the perfect paella recipe packed with flavor and it's what you should make for dinner tonight.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Spanish
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 480kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. mahi-mahi works with salmon, swordfish, opah, and more
    • 1 onion diced
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 vine tomato diced
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • 1 pinch saffron
    • 3 tablespoon hot water
    • 1 cup paella rice
    • 1.5 cups wine I perfer white bordeaux, but works with white and red
    • 1.5 cups stock vegetable or chicken, plus more if necessary
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • parsley optional, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat the broth on the stove, lower to simmer and leave on.
    • In the meantime, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Steep the saffron in the hot water.
    • Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (5-10 minutes).
    • Add the tomato, paprika, chipotle powder, turmeric, saffron with water, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender ~5 minutes.
    • Add the rice and stir constantly ~2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high.
    • Deglaze with the white wine. Lower back to medium once it begins to boil. Stir constantly. Cook down until there is barely any liquid.
    • Add 1.5 cups stock and cook down, stirring continuously for ~15 minutes on low. Add more liquid if it gets too dry.
    • Nestle the fish inside the rice. Cook covered on the lowest setting for ~12 minutes.
    • Take off the heat. Immediately stir in the peas, and season with salt and pepper.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4132IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
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