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Seafood Paella

This seafood paella is so easy and quick to make! Perfect for a date night or dinner on a special occasion.
Author Diana
Servings 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium (1) yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) vegetable oil for sauteeing
  • 40 grams (¼ cup) peas frozen or fresh
  • 450 grams (2 cups) mixed seafood Mussels, Squid, Clams & Shrimp
  • Tomato sauce
  • 250 ml (1 cup) water
  • 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) saffron
  • 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) smoked paprika
  • 450 grams (2 cups) Cooked rice
  • red bell pepper optional
  • salt to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley to garnish
  • lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

  • In a pan saute the onion.
  • When the onion is tender and translucent, add peas, the seafood with the sauce and let it cook on medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Add water, saffron, smoked paprika and let it simmer until reduced.
  • Microwave the steamed rice then add it to pan to simmer for 5 more minutes. You can add thin slices of red bell pepper at the end.
  • Salt to taste and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Calories: 308kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 283mg | Sodium: 880mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 10.6mg | Calcium: 181mg | Iron: 2.9mg