Paella De Mariscos Montevideana (montevideo Seafood Paella)

Paella de Mariscos Montevideana, or Montevideo Seafood Paella, is a traditional dish from the coastal city of Montevideo, Uruguay. This flavorful and colorful seafood paella is a perfect representation of the vibrant and diverse cuisine of Montevideo.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Montevideo Seafood Rice Paella
Paella De Mariscos Montevideana (montevideo Seafood Paella)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 cups short-grain rice
  • 4 cups seafood or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 pound clams, cleaned
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 pound calamari, sliced into rings
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a paella pan or large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the sliced bell peppers and diced tomato to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in the short-grain rice and saffron threads, and cook for 2 minutes to toast the rice.
  4. Pour in the seafood or chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Nestle the mussels, clams, shrimp, and calamari into the rice mixture. Cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  6. Sprinkle the frozen peas over the paella, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove the paella from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve 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
40g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Paella pan or large skillet Cooking spoon Cutting board Knife

Tools

Lemon squeezer Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the Montevideo Seafood Paella with a side of crusty bread and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use high-quality saffron threads and fresh seafood from a trusted source.

Cost

$30