This seafood Paella is a cool dish to make for a summer dinner party. It’ll make you look like a pro in the kitchen and impress any who watch you make it, especially since it’s not a common dish that can be found in every restaurant in town. The good news is that the entire process seems a lot more daunting than it actually is. Most importantly, you’ll need a Paella pan. They are relatively inexpensive, around $20 here. You’ll also need a reasonably good high heat burner. I made this seafood paella on my gas stovetop, but many people use an outside grill to get the heat they need. The recipe here is close to traditional, but it really depends on who you talk to. Some people consider only a Valencia Paella with chicken and rabbit a true Paella. If you take the time to browse the internet, you’ll find every video, recipe, blog and book gives different ways to make a Paella. Bottom line, this one is good…really dang good. But, don’t be afraid to experiment. The hardest part is getting the rice cooked properly and that’s not really that hard. Control your heat and keep an eye on the pan. Also, use your nose – it’s the best way to tell if your rice is burning on the bottom. Worst case scenario, if the rice isn’t great, you still have a great pan of seafood to eat.