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A top-view of freshly made paella recipe served in a glass pan with shrimp, mussels, chicken, and peas on white marble.

Paella Recipe

A vibrant, flavor-packed paella recipe made with saffron rice, chicken, seafood, and Spanish spices; perfect for an easy yet impressive dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
Keyword: Best seafood paella recipe, Seafood paella recipe, Traditional paella recipe
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 510kcal
Cost: $22

Equipment

  • 1 Paella pan or wide skillet Or any wide, shallow skillet (12-inch or larger)
  • 1 Wooden spoon Ideal for stirring without scratching your pan
  • 1 Small bowls for ingredients For organizing chopped ingredients and spices
  • 1 set Measuring cups & spoons For seasoning quantities
  • 1 set Measuring cups For accurate measurement of rice, broth, and oil
  • 1 Stove Medium to large burner preferred for even heat

Ingredients

  • 2 cups short-grain rice bomba or arborio
  • 4 cups chicken broth homemade preferred
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads or use turmeric as substitute
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 8 oz chicken thighs bite-sized
  • 6 oz chorizo sausage sliced
  • 8 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 8 oz mussels cleaned, optional
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  • Increase heat for crispy bottom (socarrat). Let rest 5–10 mins covered. Garnish and serve straight from pan.
  • Add Rice: Stir in rice; coat with oil and spices. Add saffron broth; bring to boil, then simmer. Do not stir after this point.
  • Add Seafood: Simmer 15 mins. Add shrimp, mussels, peas; cook until done.
  • Rest & Serve: Increase heat for crispy bottom (socarrat). Let rest 5–10 mins covered. Garnish and serve straight from pan.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 400g | Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: -5g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4.3mg