Easy Seafood Paella

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  • Prep Time

    2 mins

  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Resting

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    487 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Spanish

Easy Seafood Paella

Making homemade paella does not have to be complicated or intimidating. This is an easy seafood paella that is made with shrimp and mussels and comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ medium onion chopped
  • 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers drained, cut into thin strips
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 ¼ cups white rice or parboiled medium grain rice
  • 2 ½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled
  • 20 mussels
  • 1 Jalapeño sliced (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a deep, heavy skillet or paella pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add onion, cook for 2 minutes, add garlic and bell pepper to skillet with paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in rice for 1 minute to slightly toast.
  4. Add broth and bring to a rolling boil, uncovered.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, cover with aluminum foil and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in shrimp, mussels, jalapeño, and cilantro and cover. Cook until shrimp is cooked and mussels open, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  6. Let rest, covered until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Serve this paella family-style with slices of baguette for a complete meal.
  • This paella can be made with parboiled medium grain rice, but also works very well with white rice — its long, slender grains become fluffy and delicious when cooked.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 487kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 70g (23%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 297mg (99%) Sodium 3043mg (127%) Potassium 471mg (13%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 981IU (20%) Vitamin C 68mg (76%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 487 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 487kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 70g 23%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 297mg 99%
Sodium 3043mg 127%
Potassium 471mg 10%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 981IU 20%
Vitamin C 68mg 76%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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