Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella Recipe

Name: Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken stock; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced; 1 green pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon Spanish saffron, pistils only; 4 links Spanish dry-cured chorizo (about 6 ounces), sliced; 1 1/2 cups white rice; 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 pounds raw, peeled large shrimp; 1 pound sea scallops; Salt and pepper; 1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves; Lemon wedges, for decoration

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
1 green pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Spanish saffron, pistils only
4 links Spanish dry-cured chorizo (about 6 ounces), sliced
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 pounds raw, peeled large shrimp
1 pound sea scallops
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, for decoration

1
In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken stock until boiling.
2
In a separate large saucepan or paella pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, the garlic, the peppers, the saffron and the chorizo.
3
Cook for 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft and chorizo is browned.
4
Stir in the rice, tomatoes and tomato paste until well mixed and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the boiling chicken stock little by little, stirring each addition constantly until the stock is almost absorbed.
6
Cover the paella pan with aluminum foil, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until rice is tender.
7
Add the shrimp and the scallops and let cook covered for 5 to 7 minutes more.
8
Decorate with the chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

1354

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

179

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 6 cups chicken stock, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Shrimp and Scallop Easy 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.

Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella

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