Seafood Paella Recipe

Name: Seafood Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7/8 pound langoustines or small lobster or whole crawfish; 7 ounces jumbo shrimp; 7 ounces medium shrimp; 9/16 pound squid; 6 mussels cooked; vegetable oil; 2/3 pound chicken chunked; 2 garlic cloves diced; 1 green bell pepper chopped; 1 red bell pepper chopped; 1 onion chopped; 1 tomato peeled and grated; 2 1/8 cups rice; saffron; water; salt

Servings: persons

7/8 pound langoustines or small lobster or whole crawfish
7 ounces jumbo shrimp
7 ounces medium shrimp
9/16 pound squid
6 mussels cooked
vegetable oil
2/3 pound chicken chunked
2 garlic cloves diced
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 onion chopped
1 tomato peeled and grated
2 1/8 cups rice
saffron
water
salt

1
In a large, wide skillet, saute the langoustines, jumbo shrimp, medium shrimp, squid, and mussels in a little oil. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Now saute all the chicken. Remove from heat and set aside also.
3
Now add the garlic, bell peppers, and onion to the same skillet.
4
After 5 minutes, add the tomato.
5
Add the rice, saffron, and water and stir well.
6
When this mixture begins to boil, stir back in the langoustine, shrimp, squid, and chicken. Salt to taste.
7
Let the rice cook through and let sit a bit before serving. Decorate with the mussels.

681

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7/8 pound langoustines or small lobster or whole crawfish, 7 ounces jumbo shrimp, 7 ounces medium shrimp, 9/16 pound squid, and more.

Yes, Seafood 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!

Seafood Paella

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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