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Pasta and Seafood “Paella”

6 to 8 Servings

45 minutes

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A close relative of paella, fideuà includes short noodles instead of rice. But like paella, it features a variety of fresh seafood. The one-pot dish originated in Valencia, on Spain’s southeastern coast, but today often is associated with Catalonia, in the northeastern part of the country. It typically is made with short, thin noodles known as fideos, though angel hair or vermicelli pasta, broken into 2-inch lengths, works equally well. First they’re tossed with olive oil and toasted to impart a deep, nutty taste. The noodles then are cooked along with the seafood so they absorb the flavorful broth, which we season with smoked paprika. A dollop of garlicky aioli finishes this rich and briny dish in the traditional style.

6 to 8

Servings

Tip

Don’t be shy about nestling the seafood into the noodles rather than simply scatter it on top. This helps prevent the fish and shellfish from drying out in the oven while also adding flavor to the broth. And don’t forget to discard any mussels that failed to open after cooking.

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6

    tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 6

    ounces capellini or vermicelli, broken into rough 2-inch pieces

Directions

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Reviews
Dennis D.
November 5, 2023
Great take on paella!
Excellent recipe! Flavors all come together nicely. Sauce ends up nice and creamy! Plenty of opportunity to modify meats too.
Penny M.
September 26, 2023
Fun and delicious
This was really fun to make! I love a one pan dinner that doesn't require alot of prep work. My family of 3 really loved the flavor combination and the spin on our usual veggie and shrimp paella. I used cod and shrimp and added extra of each instead of mussels. The aioli adds a nice citrus tanginess that compliments the fish, so definitely don't skip it. A bonus is that it warmed up well and we had enough for another night's dinner!