Paella Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound chicken tenders, cut into quarters; 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, fresh; 1/2 pound fresh fish, cut into 1-inch chunks; 4 teaspoons Creole seasoning; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup chicken stock; 2 ounces chorizo, diced; 6 fresh mussels; 4 tablespoons green peas; 4 cups yellow rice, cooked; Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound chicken tenders, cut into quarters
1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, fresh
1/2 pound fresh fish, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup chicken stock
2 ounces chorizo, diced
6 fresh mussels
4 tablespoons green peas
4 cups yellow rice, cooked
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

1
Season the chicken and seafood with Creole seasoning in separate small bowls and toss to evenly coat.
2
Place the olive oil in a saute pan and heat the oil until hot.
3
Add the chicken and cook it for 30 seconds.
4
Add the fish, scallops, and shrimp and saute the seafood and chicken until partially cooked.
5
Add the chicken stock, chorizo, and the mussels and cook them until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Add the green peas and cooked hot yellow rice and stir the ingredients to evenly mix.
7
Continue to cook and stir the paella until all the chicken stock is absorbed into the rice.
8
Place it on a serving platter and garnish paella with fresh cilantro sprigs.

993

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound chicken tenders, cut into quarters, 1/2 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 pound jumbo sea scallops, fresh, 1/2 pound fresh fish, cut into 1-inch chunks, and more.

Yes, Paella falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Paella

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