Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of the sea with this Quick One-Pot Seafood Rice recipe. A delightful blend of mixed seafood, aromatic herbs, and savory rice cooked to perfection in a single pot.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- a pinch of saffron threads (optional)
- 500g mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, calamari)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add Rice and Spices: Stir in rice, paprika, thyme, and saffron. Toast lightly.
- Cook Rice: Add tomatoes and broth. Simmer covered for 15 mins.
- Add Seafood: Place seafood and peas on rice. Cook covered for 8-10 mins.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Rest 5 mins before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh seafood for best flavor.
- Adjust cooking times based on seafood type.
- Substitute saffron with turmeric if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 850 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 140 milligrams
