Seafood Paella With Edamame Recipe

Name: Seafood Paella With Edamame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 2/3 cup diced red bell pepper; 2/3 cup diced green bell pepper; 1/2 cup canned diced tomato, drained; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp if dried); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup short-grain rice (such as arborio); 1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed; 1/2 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1/2 lb sea scallops, halved if large; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2/3 cup diced red bell pepper
2/3 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup canned diced tomato, drained
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (1 tsp if dried)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup short-grain rice (such as arborio)
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
1/2 lb sea scallops, halved if large
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
In a small pan, heat broth; turn off heat.
2
Add saffron; let sit.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
4
Cook onion and bell peppers, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until liquid has almost completely reduced, 3 minutes.
6
Stir in rice; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
7
Add broth; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes.
9
Add edamame, shrimp and scallops; simmer, covered, until seafood is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.
10
Let rest 5 minutes.
11
Garnish with cilantro.

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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: 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Seafood Paella With Edamame 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 With Edamame

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