Creole Seafood Paella

Creole Seafood Paella is a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines the rich culinary traditions of Martinique with the bold flavors of Spanish paella. This dish is a celebration of seafood, spices, and aromatic herbs, creating a truly memorable dining experience.

Creole Seafood Paella

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 4 cups seafood broth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large paella pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, mussels, and squid, and cook until the seafood is just opaque. Remove the seafood from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, sauté the bell peppers, onions, and garlic until softened.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, rice, seafood broth, paprika, saffron, thyme, and oregano to the pan. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Simmer the paella over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 20-25 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked seafood to the pan and gently fold it into the rice mixture.
  6. Remove the paella from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.

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
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Paella pan Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Creole Seafood Paella with a side of fresh salad and a glass of chilled white wine for a complete dining experience.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use high-quality seafood and fresh herbs in this dish.

Cost

$30