Seafood Paella with Brown Rice Recipe

Name: Seafood Paella with Brown Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg fish to make the fish stock; 2 liters water; 2 onions; 1 leek; 6 cloves garlic; 2 lemons; 1 sprig fresh parsley; 1 bunch spring garlics or spring onions; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 3 mature tomatoes; 1 thick fresh tuna steak, diced; 200 g fresh prawns; 2 tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 kg fish to make the fish stock
2 liters water
2 onions
1 leek
6 cloves garlic
2 lemons
1 sprig fresh parsley
1 bunch spring garlics or spring onions
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
3 mature tomatoes
1 thick fresh tuna steak, diced
200 g fresh prawns
2 tomatoes

1
Wash the brown rice and leave it soaking until you need it.
2
Heat the water in a large pan with a pinch of salt and the bayleaf.
3
Wash the fish very very well.
4
Peel and wash the vegetables and add fish, bayleaf, garlic cloves and vegetables to the water.
5
Wash, peel and de-vein the prawns.
6
Squees the juice o one of the lemons over the peeled prawns and put in the fridge.
7
Add the prawn shells and heads (- don't be squeamish, they really add to the flavor!!)
8
to the pan, cover and leave to simmer for an hour.
9
Go and read a book or do something else for that hour.
10
Drain the fish stock through a colander lined with cheesecloth or a very fine seive
11
Put some oil in the paella pan and gently fry the spring onions, peeled, trimmed and cut, and the paprika
12
Add the tuna pieces, and stir just until the pieces are sealed
13
Set aside in a bowl
14
Grate the tomatoes and saute on a low heat in the same pan for five minutes.
15
Add 6 cups of stock, the chopped parsley, saffron and the juice of the other lemon.
16
And 2 cups of rice.
17
Cover and leave simmering for 30 minutes.
18
Take the lid off the pan, add the tuna and spring garlics or onions, turn the heat right up and start reducing the stock.
19
The rice should be almost tender now.
20
Once the stock has almost disappeared, and the rice is al dente, add the prawns and cover the pan again so that the prawns cook in the steam
21
After 10 minutes take the lid off and serve.
22
Enjoy!

160

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg fish to make the fish stock, 2 liters water, 2 onions, 1 leek, and more.

Yes, Seafood Paella with Brown Rice 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.

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Seafood Paella with Brown Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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