What is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?

It is a Spanish paella recipe made with 23 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella made of?

The main ingredients are Beans, Clam, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 23 is above.

What goes well with Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?

Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes. Savory Spanish Potato Salad Better Spanish Rice Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes Romesco Sauce

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 23 ingredients and 12 steps.

Is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella healthy?

Classic Spanish Seafood Paella has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 831.12 calories and 58.63 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1485.45 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Classic Spanish Seafood Paella

Name: Classic Spanish Seafood Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 0.5 cup Beans; 6 whole Clam; 1 whole Diced Onion; 0.5 cup Diced Tomatoes; 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 1 tsp Fresh Rosemary; 6 whole Green Beans; 1 cup Green Peas; 6 whole Large Shrimp; 1 whole Lemon; 6 whole Mussel; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 pinch Saffron; 1 pinch Salt; 2 cups Seafood Stock; 6 whole Shrimp; 0.5 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 5 whole Squid; 0.5 whole Tomato; 0.5 cup White Beans; 0.5 cup White Rice; 1 cup White Wine

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Spanish 🇪🇸 High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Pescatarian 🐟

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

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Spanish Seafood Paella, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

62 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 58 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityFair: 44 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 93 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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51
Heart Health: 83
Metabolic: 59
Digestive: 46
Inflammatory: 65
Performance: 63
General Wellness

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.

About This Recipe

Classic Spanish Seafood Paella is a Spanish dinner recipe made with 23 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beans, Clam, Diced Onion, and Diced Tomatoes. 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 23 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella made of?: The main ingredients are Beans, Clam, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 23 is above.
What goes well with Classic Spanish Seafood Paella?: Explore these Spanish side-dish recipes.
Savory Spanish Potato Salad
Better Spanish Rice
Spanish-Style Green Beans with Tomatoes
Romesco Sauce
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 23 ingredients and 12 steps.
Is Classic Spanish Seafood Paella healthy?: Classic Spanish Seafood Paella has an easyChef Pro health score of 62/100. Per serving, it provides 831.12 calories and 58.63 g of protein, or 117% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1485.45 mg (65% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.62 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Tomatoes, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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