Seafood Paella Recipe

Name: Seafood Paella
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 40-50 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: medium-grain rice: 175g; prawns/shrimp: 100g; mussels: 50g; clams: 50g; squid: 60g; chicken broth: 250g; olive oil: 10g; onion: 50g; garlic: 10g; tomatoes: 50g; green beans: 30g; paprika: 1g; saffron: 0.5g; salt: 3g; lemon wedges: 20g

medium-grain rice prawns/shrimp mussels clams squid chicken broth olive oil onion garlic tomatoes green beans paprika saffron salt lemon wedges lunch dinner

Seafood Paella is a vibrant Spanish dish known for its rich flavors and variety of seafood. Originating from Valencia, it has become a symbol of Spanish cuisine and is enjoyed around the world. This paella version brings the taste of the sea to your plate with a medley of seafood, combined with the earthy tones of chicken broth, saffron, and paprika.

🌎 Spanish: Main Course

🔥 Calories 1000kcal
🍗 Protein 60g
🍚 Carbs 125g
🧈 Fat 30g

🥗 Ingredients:

medium-grain rice (175g)
prawns/shrimp (100g)
mussels (50g)
clams (50g)
squid (60g)
chicken broth (250g)
olive oil (10g)
onion (50g)
garlic (10g)
tomatoes (50g)
green beans (30g)
paprika (1g)
saffron (0.5g)
salt (3g)
lemon wedges (20g)

🍳 How to cook (4 servings):

Cooking Time: 40-50 minutesPreperation Time: 30 minutes

Preparing the Seafood

Start by cleaning the prawns, mussels, clams, and squid. Keep all seafood aside.

Cooking the Rice

In a large pan, heat olive oil and then add diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes (finely chopped), green beans, paprika, and saffron. Cook for a few minutes.

Adding the Seafood

Add the medium-grain rice and stir well. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Then, add all the seafood to the pan, distributing it evenly. Cover and let it cook until the rice is tender and the seafood is cooked.

Serving the Paella

Once done, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Seafood Paella is a rich source of protein, mainly from the seafood, providing essential amino acids. It also contains healthy fats, particularly from olive oil, which is high in monounsaturated fats. The dish is a good source of complex carbohydrates from rice, which provides sustained energy. Additionally, the variety of seafood and vegetables adds valuable vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious choice.