Seafood Paella
A vibrant Spanish rice dish loaded with shrimp, mussels, clams, and chorizo, flavored with saffron and smoked paprika. The prized socarrat (crispy rice bottom) is the best part.
20 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
1 hr
Total
6
Servings
Advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
Instructions
Warm broth in a saucepan. Crumble in the saffron threads and let steep for 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a 14-inch paella pan (or wide, shallow skillet) over medium-high heat. Sear chorizo for 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook 1 minute per side. Remove both to a plate.
In the same pan, cook onion for 4 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, and paprika. Cook 2 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat in the oil for 1 minute.
Pour in the saffron broth and salt. Stir once (and only once), then arrange clams and mussels into the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 18-20 minutes without stirring.
Tip: Resist the urge to stir. The undisturbed rice forms the socarrat, the prized crispy bottom layer.
Nestle shrimp and chorizo back in during the last 5 minutes. Scatter peas on top. When the liquid is absorbed and you hear a faint crackling, remove from heat. Cover loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition per Serving
560kcal
Calories
38g
Protein
58g
Carbs
18g
Fat
3g
Fiber
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