Paella De Mariscos Al Estilo Costarricense (costa Rican Style Seafood Paella)

Paella de Mariscos al Estilo Costarricense, or Costa Rican Style Seafood Paella, is a delicious and vibrant dish that showcases the flavors of the sea. This recipe combines a variety of seafood with aromatic rice, saffron, and other flavorful ingredients to create a mouthwatering one-pan meal.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Costa Rican Seafood Rice One Pan Meal Costa Rican Cuisine
Paella De Mariscos Al Estilo Costarricense (costa Rican Style Seafood Paella)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large paella pan or skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp, mussels, squid, and white fish. Cook for a few minutes until the seafood is just cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. In the same pan, add a bit more olive oil if needed. Sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
  3. Stir in the Arborio rice, saffron, and smoked paprika, and cook for a couple of minutes to toast the rice.
  4. Pour in the chicken or seafood broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  5. Return the cooked seafood to the pan, along with the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the seafood is heated through.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve the paella with lemon wedges on the side.

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 Knife Cutting board

Tools

Lemon squeezer (optional)

Serving suggestions

Serve the Paella de Mariscos al Estilo Costarricense with a side of fresh salad and a glass of crisp white wine for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$30