Seafood Paella

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This seafood paella, short grain rice flavored with saffron and chorizo, is topped with steamed clams, mussels, and shrimp.

By
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall
Roscoe Hall is not only a hilarious and unique chef, but also an accomplished artist who works in a variety of media. He is more widely recognized for competing on season 18 of Top Chef.
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Updated on October 23, 2024
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overhead view of paella pan with shrimp, mussel, and clam paella
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 2 red bell peppers, diced

  • 1/2 cup chopped chorizo

  • 1 dried red chili pepper

  • 2 large tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 big pinch saffron

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika

  • 1 1/2 cups Valencia rice (short grain or paella rice)

  • 3 1/2 cups chicken stock

  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp

  • 1 pound mussels

  • 1 pound clams

Directions

  1. Place a medium-sized paella pan over medium-high heat, and add oil, onion, bell pepper, chorizo, and dried chili and cook until vegetables soften, about 3 minutes.

  2. Using a box grater, grate tomatoes straight into the pan. Stir and cook until liquid has reduced by half.

  3. Reduce heat to low, and add tomato paste, white wine, garlic, saffron, and paprika. Cook paste mixture down, stirring, until fully incorporated. 

  4. Add rice and chicken stock and stir until everything is all mixed in. Simmer over low heat, without stirring, for 15 minutes. Every now and then, peek with a spoon to make sure nothing is sticking or burning while simmering. 

  5. After 15 minutes add shrimp, mussels, and clams. Cover with a lid or foil and cook on low for another 5 minutes. Turn off heat and let the pan sit for 5 minutes.

  6. Remove the lid. The rice should be fluffy with a slightly toasted bottom, mussels and clams should be open all of the way, and your shrimp should be pink. Fluff paella with a fork before serving.

overhead view of paella pan with shrimp, mussel, and clam paella

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

665 Calories
25g Fat
36g Carbs
65g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 665
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 273mg 91%
Sodium 2347mg 102%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 65g 130%
Vitamin C 70mg 78%
Calcium 199mg 15%
Iron 9mg 50%
Potassium 1348mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.