Jersey Royal Potato and Jersey Mussel Paella

A delicious seafood paella featuring the unique flavor of Jersey Royal potatoes and locally sourced Jersey mussels, infused with saffron and fresh seasonal vegetables.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

725 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£5.70/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Jersey

Main Ingredient:

Seafood•Rice

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Scrubbed clean, halved or quartered depending on size)

£2.75

1kgJersey Mussels(Cleaned and debearded)

£6.50

300gArborio Rice(Paella rice can also be used if available)

£1.20

1mediumOnion(Finely chopped)

£0.50

3clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.30

1mediumRed Bell Pepper(Diced)

£0.85

2mediumFresh Tomatoes(Roughly chopped, or 400g tinned chopped tomatoes)

£0.70

2tbspJersey Butter(Adds richness and flavour)

£0.35

2tbspOlive Oil

£0.25

150mlDry White Wine(Adds acidity and depth of flavour)

£1.50

1litreFish Stock(Good quality fish stock is essential)

£1.80

0.5tspSaffron Threads(Soaked in 2 tbsp warm Jersey milk)

£3.50

1tspSmoked Paprika

£0.40

2tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)

£0.60

4Lemon Wedges(For serving)

£0.50

100gSeasonal Green Vegetable(Asparagus or Green Beans, chopped)

£1.00

To tasteSalt

£0.05

To tasteBlack Pepper

£0.05

Total Cost

£22.80

£5.70 per serving

Instructions

1.
Prepare the Mussels: In a large bowl, clean and debeard the mussels under cold running water. Discard any that do not close when tapped.
2.
Prepare the Saffron: In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in the warm Jersey milk.
3.
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the olive oil and Jersey butter in the paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4.
Add Tomatoes and Potatoes: Stir in the chopped tomatoes and smoked paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to break down. Add the Jersey Royal potatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes, stirring to coat them well in the tomato mixture.
5.
Add Rice and Wine: Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it evenly with the vegetables and oil. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in the dry white wine and let it simmer until almost completely absorbed, about 2 minutes.
6.
Add Stock and Saffron: Pour in the warm fish stock, ensuring the rice is evenly distributed. Stir in the saffron milk. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Do not stir the paella after this point. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7.
Cook the Rice: Cover the paella pan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked and the liquid is mostly absorbed. If the rice is drying out too quickly, add a little more stock.
8.
Add Mussels and Green Vegetable: Arrange the cleaned mussels evenly over the top of the rice and sprinkle in the green vegetable. Cover the pan again and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
9.
Rest and Serve: Remove the paella from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (675g)

725 kcal / 3033 kJ

Carbs

85g

33% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

45g

90% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

9 g

30% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

750 mg

33% of RDA

Saturated Fat

12 g

60% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Do not stir the paella after adding the stock, as this can make the rice sticky. You want a socarrat (crispy crust) on the bottom of the pan.

Use good quality fish stock for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of saffron to your preference. A little goes a long way.

If you don't have a paella pan, a wide skillet with a lid will work well.

Ensure the mussels are thoroughly cleaned before adding them to the paella.

Cooking Equipment

Large Paella Pan or Wide Skillet with Lid

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

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