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Seafood Paella

A classic Spanish paella recipe that will surely please all who try it!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 625 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed or olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric*
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup canned peas drained
  • 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound chorizo links sliced**
  • 1 pound clams scrubbed

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or paella pan, heat the oil over medium and sauté the onion until very fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped red bell pepper, uncooked brown rice, and turmeric and continue sautéing until vegetables have softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  3. Add thelow-sodium chicken broth, salt, and bay leaf and bring to a full boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and cover. Allow the rice and veggies to simmer until much of the liquid has been absorbed, about 30 minutes.
  5. Add the peas, shrimp, and chorizo and mix. Place the clams, hinge-side down into the paella and cover the pot. Cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until chorizo is heated, shrimp is cooked through, and clams have opened.
  6. Discard any clams that refuse to open.
  7. Serve with your favorite wine!

Notes

  • *You can use ½ teaspoon saffron threads in place of ground turmeric, if desired.
  • **I used pre-cooked chorizo links. If you use Spanish dry-cured chorizo, it will need to be cooked and you can sauté it with the onion and bell pepper after they have softened up a bit.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 6) Calories 625kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 29g (45%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 625

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 6)
Calories 625kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 29g 45%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 3g 6%

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