Paella – Seafood Stew

Name: Paella – Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup Arborio or Bomba rice (traditional for paella); 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional for authentic flavor); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat); 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional); 3 cups seafood or chicken broth; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/2 lb clams, scrubbed; 1/2 lb calamari, sliced into rings; 1/2 cup frozen peas; Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish; Lemon wedges, for serving; Salt and black pepper to taste