Castilian-style Seafood Paella

Castilian-style Seafood Paella is a traditional dish from the Castilian-Manchego cuisine, known for its rich flavors and aromatic saffron rice. This recipe combines a variety of seafood with Spanish flavors to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Castilian-Manchego Seafood Rice Spanish Cuisine Paella
Castilian-style Seafood Paella

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bomba or Calasparra rice
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tomato, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 4 cups fish or seafood stock
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 pound squid, sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a paella pan or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the grated tomato and saffron threads, then add the rice to the pan. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the fish or seafood stock and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, without stirring, until the rice is almost tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Nestle the shrimp, mussels, and squid into the rice. Scatter the frozen peas on top. Cover the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  6. Remove the pan from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with lemon wedges before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Paella pan or large skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife Lemon squeezer

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Castilian-style Seafood Paella with a side of crusty bread and a glass of Spanish white wine for a complete dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use high-quality saffron and seafood stock in this recipe.

Cost

$25