Finely mince garlic, dice onion, and dice red bell pepper. Cut the squid into small squares. Reserve shrimp and mussels.
Heat a paella pan with olive oil, season with salt, and cook the squid for 2 minutes. Remove squid from the pan.
Add onions, garlic, bell peppers, cook for a minute, then add tomato puree, salt, pepper, smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes.
Return squid to the pan, add fish broth, saffron, and mix. Add round rice, distribute evenly.
After 5 minutes, add shrimp and mussels. Do not stir the rice, just shake the pan occasionally.
Lower heat after 5 minutes and let simmer for 10 minutes until most of the broth is absorbed.
Increase heat to medium-high for 1 minute to create socarrat. Turn off heat, cover, and let rest for 5-7 minutes.
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving. Enjoy the flavorful seafood paella!
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