Classic Spanish Seafood Paella
Classic Spanish Seafood Paella features saffron-perfumed rice infused with seafood stock and white wine, studded with shrimp, mussels, clams, and tender squid. Butter beans, green beans, and sweet peas add texture and balance to the briny, aromatic base, finished with fresh parsley and lemon. Ideal for a festive dinner or weekend gathering where vibrant flavors take center stage.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over high heat.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion, tomato, salt, and smoked paprika in the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add romano beans, butter beans, and rice; cook and stir until the rice is coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Arrange the shrimp, mussels, and clams on top of the rice mixture.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and seafood stock; sprinkle in the saffron threads and rosemary.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 7
Turn the shellfish and continue cooking until the clams and mussels have opened and the shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Remove the clams, mussels, and shrimp and set them aside.
- 9
Stir the peas into the paella; simmer, uncovered, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 10
Stir in the squid, and return the clams, mussels, and shrimp to the pan.
- 11
Cook until the squid is opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes.
- 12
Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.
- Calories 831.12 kcal High
- Protein 58.63 g Good Source
- Carbs 86.17 g Moderate
- Total Fat 18.44 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.62 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 504.98 mg High
- Sodium 1485.45 mg High
- Fiber 11.5 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.29 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 328.87 mg Good Source
- Iron 12.41 mg Good Source
- Potassium 883.48 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 64.55 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 59.08 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.68 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Classic Spanish Seafood Paella is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Clam, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 831.12 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?
- It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella made of?
- The main ingredients are Clam, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley, Fresh Rosemary. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?
- Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 831.12 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 12 steps.
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