Mexican Seafood Paella
Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant Mexican Seafood Paella. Packed with flavors of the sea and spices, it’s a dish that celebrates the rich heritage of Mexican cuisine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb mussels (cleaned)
- 1 lb clams (cleaned)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup saffron-infused water
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add mussels and clams. Cover and cook until they open, about 5 minutes. Discard any that don’t open. Remove and set aside.
- Add chicken broth, tomato sauce, saffron-infused water, smoked paprika, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Stir in arborio rice and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Return the cooked seafood to the pan and stir gently to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Squeeze lime juice over the top and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
This recipe can be adjusted to include other seafood like scallops or squid. Feel free to experiment with different spices to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Gluten-Free, Paella, Seafood