Seafood Paella With Artichokes

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I make this every year for our christmas eve dinner. It is the polish tradition to serve seafood and even though this isn't a polish recipe, my in-laws love it! You can substitute other seafood and fish for what i have indicated. This is a great recipe for experimenting and adding what you love! I have also made this with chicken sausage included with all the fish and seafood.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat.

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Add onion , garlic.

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Saut 2 minutes.

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Add saffron liquid , 1 cup water , tomatoes , chicken broth , red& black pepper and bring to a boil.

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Stir in rice , cover , reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

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Stir occasionally.

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After 10 minutes check consistency of rice should be creamy with some liquid.

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If necessary add more water until rice is tender and creamy.

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Add artichokes , vermouth , seafood& fish.

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Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until mussel shells open.

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Discard any unopened shells.

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Sprinkle with parsley.

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Ingredients

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water, saffron thread, olive oil, onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, chicken broth, crushed red pepper flakes, fresh ground black pepper, arborio rice, canned artichoke hearts, dry vermouth, mussels, large shrimp, sea scallops, salmon steaks, fresh parsley