Authentic Spanish Seafood Paella Recipe - Colab With Best Bites Forever 

Oh my goodness Albert, that looks sooooo good! I'm glad that you talked about the socarrat (what Puerto Ricans call pegao). It is such an important part of the flavor. I had some beautiful caramelization on the bottom but couldn't film it - my family was attacking the paella lol :) I had a lot of fun doing this collaboration with you and I love your version of the paella - can't wait to try it out!

3 garlic cloves, 1/2 diced onion, 1/2 diced red bell pepper, squid, 12 jumbo shrimps, 8 fresh mussels, 1/3 cup of extra virgin Spanish oil, sea salt, 1/2 cup tomato puree, cracked pepper, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 2 1/2 fish broth, saffron, 1 cup of round rice

My mother is from Spain, I’m 58 and this is my first time at making paella! What took me so long?! It was a hit. Thank you SOAF ❤

I lost count of how many times I’ve used this amazing recipe! I first founded a couple of years ago and a big thanks was long due. It never fails and it’s simply delicious!

As a teen, this took my cooking to the next level! Thank you for inspiring many around the world to share the love of culture through food! World peace really is made through experiencing the beauty of each others cultures to transcend race and realize we should love each other as one big family living for the sake of others! Blessings to you!

Oh this looked excellent. We like to eat burnt rice in Korea too - called nooroongji. Seems like most countries that eat alot of rice treasure that scorched rice!

this guy's low voice and his high enthusiasm. What a youtuber!

G’day mate, thanks for this. I was impressed with your enthusiasm so I bought a paella dish (pan?) and gave it a crack tonight. Absolutely delicious. Beautiful fresh Australian seafood with wonderful Spanish flavours. Loved it! Thanks again, James from Sydney, Australia

THANK YOU for sharing this 😊 After growing up on basic meat and potato dinners, I've become very curious to try new things as an adult. I just made this for dinner tonight with the addition of fresh clams along with the mussles, and I swapped fish broth with veggie broth since I had it on hand. I ordered paella rice and stuck to the recipe otherwise because I wanted to try true seafood paella. It was my first time trying clams, mussles, and squid...a yummy adventure! I discovered I need more squid in my life ASAP.

It’s so cool that u mention the socarrat. Koreans call it nuroong-ji and its awesome that different cultures have a specific term for it and enjoy it as a part of their dish!

I just followed this recipe and made my first paella and it tastes like the ones I ate in Barcelona! Excellent recipe!

I made this dish a few weeks back and it was so delicious. I'm now rewatching to make it again!!! Thank you

I made this today for my husband he enjoyed it a lot , the test was so delicious ,thank u for this amazing recipe.

This is the best and easiest recipe you can find. Very detailed. Not one question stated unanswered of what, how much, when and how. We go to Spain every year for food and experience of it. With the lockdown, this recipe brought our whole family back to our little place in VLG every time we cook it and share this taste of “our Spanish getaway” with friends and family. Thank you Alberto for bringing VLG 🇪🇸 to SF 🌁 Here is the list of items I created for our 15” pan: PAELLA 🥘 RECIPE: - [ ] 2/3 cups of oil - [ ] 1 cup of tomato purée - [ ] 2 teaspoons salt - [ ] 1/2 teaspoon black pepper - [ ] 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - [ ] 2 cups rice - [ ] 5 cups of fish broth - [ ] Foil and towel to cover - [ ] 15” pan 6 full portions or 8 small portions - [ ] 6 gloves of garlic mixed or pressed - [ ] 1 medium onion minced into 1/4” pieces - [ ] 1 red bell pepper minced into 1/2” pieces - [ ] 2 medium squid tubes minced I to 1/2” pieces - [ ] 24 jumbo shrimps - [ ] 24 small scallops - [ ] 16 mussels STEPS: 1. 4 min. Heat up oil and half teaspoon of salt in a pan. Medium high fire 🔥 . 2. 2 min. Cook squid 🦑 for 2 minutes and remove. 3. 1 min. Cook onion 🧅 & garlic 🧄 for 1 minute. 4. 3 min. Add red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. 5. 2 min. Add tomato 🍅 purée, black pepper, salt and paprika and cook mixing for 2 minutes. 6. 5 min. Put back the squid 🦑 , add broth & “Paellero” spices and bring to an even boil. 7. 5 min. Add rice 🍚 evenly across all pan, and mix carefully and cook for 5 minutes. 8. 5 min. Add shrimp 🦐, scallops and mussels on the top and cook for 5 min on med/high 🔥. Don’t mix anymore. Just shake once a minute. 9. 10 min. Then change to low/medium 🔥 and continue cooking for another 10min. Only shake once a minute. 10. 1 min. If you want burned bottom, increase heat 🔥 to medium/high at the end for 1 minute. 11. 7 min. Turn of fire 🔥 and cover for 5-7 minutes with foil and towel. TOTAL COOKING TIME: 45 minutes Now onto other tapas on you list!

My boyfriend and I made this recipe a couple of times and it's incredible! Buenísima paella! It's becoming one of our favorites to do every two weeks. Gracias desde California!

Love this guy. Excellent but quick and to the point instructions, no unnecessary rambling or dialogue. Great video highlighting all the best parts of the cooking process. Thank you! Can’t wait to make this finally!

I tried it last night and it was so good. Thank you for the recipe and especially the technique of making the soccarat. Paella is very expensive in my country, served in Spanish restaurant. Now I can make my own for a fraction of the price.

We recently discovered the amazing taste of seafood paella at a local Spanish restaurant, and I wanted to recreate the wholesome taste at home. I followed your instructions, and the paella came out great! Thank you so much for the recipe! Keep up the great work; it's easy to see your genuine enthusiasm towards this wonderful dish!

This looks amazing!Good job!

This was the best paella I ever made, my son said: "there's really nothing wrong with this paella" which may be considered a great compliment. And even I could do it! Thanks man, see you next time.

Greetings from England! I tried your recipe last night and it’s great - I’m even making it again now! You clearly have a lot of passion about Spanish food, and you do a wonderful job explaining! Take care👍 🇬🇧 🇪🇸

Thanks for this recipe. It was my first time cooking paella so I did everything as you said. My boyfriend said “I’m not going to eat that rare thing you are cooking” and after it was done he devoured it. Love it! I give you 100 ⭐️

One of my absolute favorite dishes ! I love this collaboration between your amazing channels :) Your paella looks absolutely beautiful and so delicious! ! :)

I made paella yesterday for the first time, based on this recipe, it came out really great. Thank you, Viva Espana!

Thank you very much for sharing your recipe. My husband and I went to Madrid in 2018 and was excited to try the Paella but we were very disappointed with the taste. I tried your recipe today. I read that for the Paella to be a success we have to use the right rice and has to use Saffron. I bought the Calrose rice and Saffron. I made some substitution with the tomato puree with a mixture of 1/3 cup tomato paste and 2/3 cup water, I used 1/2 cup of this to the mixture. I boiled my shrimp heads and peels with 3 cups of water, seasoned with salt and pepper and then strained it and used this as my broth. My husband doesn’t like squid so I used scallop instead. I was skeptical that it might not turned out well but the result was so Delicious, my husband was in food heaven. Thank you very much. God Blessed.

Paella is absolutely one of my favourite spanish food and I'm so happy to watch your Paella recipe video, Albert! Thanks for sharing, my friend, this is amazing! I'll surely go to check out the Bestbiteforever paella recipe ;)

This was so easy and so delicious. I made this today for Mother’s Day and it was a hit. Thank you!

I am so happy I browsed your older recipes, this one looks delicious.

This is amazingly simple to make and so incredibly delicious. Will definitely be a go to recipe from now on!

I followed this recipe almost to a T, and it came out amazing. I've traveled through Spain, and had lots of paellas. This one is in the top 3.

I watched about a half dozen paella videos before attempting my first and yours was the best! It turned out phenomenal. Not overly complicated but still hit on the key points like the socarat

If there's no socorrat, then there's no Paella. This is just perfect!

This recipe is amazing! Everyone loves it! Tried it twice already. Paella has become our new party/special occasion/feel good food. ❤️

Made this recipe and followed exactly... It was absolutely AMAZING...rich with flavor.

It was my first attempt of making a paella. I follow the reciepe closely. It came out great. I am so pleased of the result. Easy and excellent.

Though this video was produced many years ago, paella is to die for. Lived in Valencia, Spain as an exchange student and Paella, Spanish Tortilla, churros and gazpacho were my favorites. Thanks for this video! Viewers are still watching.

My fiancé and I just tried this recipe for our date night (COVID dates lol) and wow... so MUCH flavor!!! Thank you for sharing!! Please keep these coming. We absolutely loved it and never made paella before just because it seemed so difficult... but this was pretty easy to follow!

Qué buena pinta tiene 😍😍😍😍 una maravilla

Who else watches this quick vid every time they make a paella? I make paella for Christmas and was just getting some reminders - awesome video - simple to watch and a fantastic outcome every time - Thanks!

Went to Spain in 2017 and got the taste for a good Paella recently. This recipe is to die for! Thanks so much! ❤🇪🇦

Love paella so much! Your recipe is delicious and it just looks so beautiful! Enjoyed the collab so much! 😍💕

Me encanta la Paella, se ve tan bella, perfecta y más que deliciosa. He probado la paella y la verdad es uno de mis platillos favoritos, pero, no sabía cómo prepararla, ahora no tengo pretexto. Me encanto tu receta y la colaboración maravillosa. Que tengas un lindo fin de semana.

Turned out fantastic!. Wife was so impressed, she thought it was better than the Paella we had in Spain.

Figured I’d comment. I’ve been making this paella for 2-3 years now and it’s a continual crowd pleaser. It’s become my specialty. If you’re looking to make something for a group on a special occasion or just a relaxed date night at home, this recipe hits. Thank you for the this

Como español me siento orgulloso de la paella que has hecho, enhorabuena!

Well this ones the simplest and easiest Paella recipe I've watched so far and so I'm gonna try this on a New Years eve. I know it's going to be delicious since the recipe came from a spanish guy. Thanks for sharing it. Greetings from the Philippines! :)

Aside from the obviously delicious dish, I would like to say that your voice is so calming and soothing...so therapeutic!

Made this today for the first time - never made a paella before. Hit the jackpot with this recipe. It was really delicious!! We thought it would be way too much for us but it was so good, we actually finished the whole pan. Thank you!

We're hosting a Spanish exchange student from Madrid. I plan on making this for her Birthday dinner next month.......thanks again for the video!

Awesome collab and recipe!! This looks so rich and flavorful!! Like #46 :D Have a great weekend!!

Thank you so much. As an Asian American and my wife is Hispanic from Chile 🇨🇱, I'd surprise her with your recipe. MY GOD DID SHE LOVES THE SHYT. I LOVE YOU MAN.

this is by far the simplest yet authentic Spanish paella recipe i have ever come across in my culinary journey.

Made this along with you and it turned out great, thank you!!!

I've made this a thousand times but always come back from time to time to reference back. Love this recipe!

I really appreciate how detailed you were in explaining every step in the process of making this Paella. This helps answer so many questions! This is the best video I have seen so far to make the Paella. I very much appreciate it and am going to try it tonight for my family.Thank you!

Ever since I got back from Barcelona I’ve been missing that bomb ass paella

Im going to make this one day soon it looks incredible. Seafood is the bomb.

I keep coming back every once a week for this recipe but with chicken. I keep getting compliments when I make it! Muchas gracias! 😉💕

This is, without a doubt, THE best paella I have ever tried!! I have made it twice now, and it is delicious! I have changed the seafood a bit, depending on what was available at my grocery store, but it still turned out amazing. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.

Best paella recipe ever! Made it over 10 times and gets better every time 😍

Andale! That is utterly mouth-watering. Nothing says Spain like a good paella!

Thanks Chef Albert! I tried it today, doubled the ingredients and my family loved it. Thanks for the details, it turned out perfect and deliciouso!! More power!!!

Albert: Well done on this one. Simple yet complete directions and all the necessary attention to detail. I am off to the store for the squid, shrimp, and mussels. Gonna get this one made today.

Beautiful Albert! When I lived in Spain we used to put rabbit 🐰 too. Love paella 🥘!!

Looks fantastic. I'll try this recipe next time I make paella. In the past, I have added chicken and Spanish sausage, and topped off with peas before covering it at the end of cooking, but I'll try your recipe next time around. The tomato purée eliminates the hassle of preparing fresh tomatoes. Getting everything ready to go before you start cooking is key to a successful paella.

I just made it for my brother’s birthday, and it came out beyond perfect 👌 thank you for the recipe!

This is the second time I’m going to make a paella for my family with this recipe and every time I watch this video I find it so amazing and intriguing ! Thank You for sharing this !

I followed this recipe and it came out perfectly. Although I did get scared about the fish so I cooked the muscles and shrimp separate first but still came out fantastic and everyone loved it! Make sure you don't forget the saffron as that's what makes it, I got mine from Walmart. Thank you 😊

I love paella, I always ate this every time I went to Spain

I lived in dos Hermanas in andalucia and ate this at somebody house. I absolutely loved the burnt rice part. Your paella looks very authentic and delicious. Awesome video. Super guay senior!

I have made this recipe twice over a fire pit in my backyard and it is hands down the best Paella! Easy to follow, simple ingredients and absolutely delicious and that socarrat! Yum! This is my go to paella to impress my friends and family. We feel like we are back in Spain! Kudos to you and Alicia for collaborating and for sharing this awesome video. Many thanks!

Congrats it's a very legit way to make Paella, I can tell the final outcome is great. I add white wine to mine and comes out super dooper super. Thanks for this fantastic recipe in very simple steps

OMG That looks Magnificent Albert..Awesome Collaboration!

OMG I love your paella recipe soooooo much!! This video was the first one i used to make paella and i've been using it since now!!!! You are so professional and impressive, much love!!!!!!!!!!!

This is the best seafood paella recipe I tried and the result is phenomenal. So tasty. We made is a few times and every time it comes out even better. Thank you very much for sharing it and showing in details every step to prepare this so delicious traditional Spanish dish.

It’s my second time using your recipe! Such brilliant and easy one. It’s delicious and very simple! Now I can cook an one inexpensive one at home. It could cost $35 one paella if I go to Spanish restaurant in US.

My husband would love this and that rice did look good.

Thank goodness I have found someone who can cook Paella the correct way.Your video is so good.Thanks.

Did Paella according to your recipe today. Sooooo good! I surprised myself. Thanks so much, felt like I'm in Spain. From Russia with love :)

this looks soooo good, I'm going to make this recipe for my mom! thank you for this recipe 💗

I cooked this delicious recipe today fir Ramadan Iftar .. it was brilliant, thank you so much 😊

O my delicious mussels. Yummy and healthy food. Thanks you for sharing.

Thank you for you receipt and enthusiasm in kitchen . I'll repeat when I stay in Barcelona.

I made my first ever paella today. I followed every instructions from this video and paella turned out to be good. Everyone liked it at home.Thanks for the recipe. I put my paella as my profile pic. Plz have a look.😊

Im trying this tonight. Interesting that there is no spice(heat) component. So far when I’ve followed your instructions specifically i’ve really had great results

I tried this, it was epic!! I am going camping this weekend, and plan to do it again, with mussels from our own farm, monkfish and scallops from my friends trawler, queen scallops from our friends scallop ranch, runner beans from my garden, and prawns and squid local shop, but with the addition of 3/4 large springs of rosemary for flavour and scent when serving, its delicious, thanks you Colab!

Made this recipe twice already, going to make it again tonight for my family as we are celebrating lunar new year this week! Reminds me of the Paella I had when I visited Valencia! Just simply delicious 😋! Thank you!

Looks amazing, I can’t wait to try this at home!

Your voice is like Jack Nicolson's lol I love hearing it while learning how to cook paella.

The best Paella Recipe ever! I’ve just tried it and it’s outstandingly delicious! Thank for sharing this!

The best part off this recipe is the chef’s calm voice No stress but yet very good recipe and made it fun to make Tomorrow I’ll make your paella my family dinner 😂❤ Thank you

wow looks really ymmy and colorful sir big like :)

I've made this 2 in the last two weeks and and also another two times as just a side w no seafood. DELICIOUS!

The next best thing to having paella is watching an excellent video showcasing how it’s made. Nice video to watch before sleeping

Hola 🙋🙋🙋.... Aquí me tienes dandote mi apoyo nueva Suscritora y mi súper like 👍👍... Que rica paella 😋😋😋.. Te salió genial.. Saludos Yolivlogs desde España 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

Mate!! you will become a celebrity!! Greetings from Australia my man!😀👍

I just made this! It's amazingly good! Thank you so much for the recipe!!

First time cooking paella...and it turned out good! Thanks! I used a 12-inch cast iron skillet instead of the paella pan and still got the socarrat by following your instructions.

hey this looks amazing but I am just curious. Won't the squid over cook and become rubbery? As far as I've understood that seafood always takes very little time to cook and it's often frowned upto to over cook it. So just curious about the cook time on that. The dish looks amazing though!!

Best paella on RU-vid you made it look easy ! Looks delicious