Seafood Mix Paella Recipe

When I came up with this recipe, I couldn't decide if I should do all meat, vegetarian or a seafood paella; so I compromised and made what I am calling Mixed Seafood Paella.

I am notorious for being indecisive. Now you know why I frequently post “this or that” questions for you to all decide for me on Facebook so I don't have to! After 10 years together, my husband has learned to love me despite this fault, although it used to drive him crazy. When we're out to eat, he even offers to order my runner up dish when I can't decide what to chose from the menu.

I'm also a people pleaser and always worry about making the wrong decision and letting someone down. We were having friends for dinner last month and I wanted to make paella. I didn't know whether they liked seafood paella, strictly meat or a vegetarian paella so after going back and forth I took the leap and decided to throw everything but the kitchen sink into it.

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Paella is a traditional Spanish dish of short-grain rice, saffron and good quality olive oil. There are 3 different popular versions: seafood, vegetarian, or mixed meat and seafood. Keeping with the theme of my indecisiveness, my favorite is the mixed version The variety of seafood balances the spice of the chorizo and gives it a subtle smooth flavor. Plus it keeps me from having to chose and I get the best of all worlds!

Being grain-free, the traditional short-grain rice that is normally used is not an option to me, so I used cauliflower chopped up very finely to resemble rice grains. Once cooked, the “riced” cauliflower tenderizes and mimics the consistency of rice. Cauliflower rice is nothing new to the grain-free world, but it is extremely versatile. I use a spiced saffron cauli-rice when I make Indian food to serve under the rich sauces. You really can substitute it for any of your favorite rice dishes.  Try using it in this Cajun Dirty Rice , Vietnamese Fried Rice , or just as a simple side dish with butter and seasoning .

Never cooked shellfish before? Don't'fret. I didn't have much experience with it either before this dish but it's really simple. If you don't like seafood, feel free to make this Paella your own. Add more chicken or sausage, or replace the meat with vegetables. You will want to use the largest shallow skillet you have so the cauli-rice cooks evenly.  I use this oval skillet from Le Creuset. It's not meant to be a paella pan necessarily, but it works perfectly! 

Mixed Seafood Paella

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Many believe that paella happened almost by accident. After royal banquets, the Spanish kings' servants would mix the leftovers in large pots to take home. The name paella comes from the Arab word baqiyah for leftovers. There are as many versions of paella as there are cooks. Here's ours.

Note: Remember to drain the seafood well after it is thawed to prevent too much water from sitting in the pan. Rather add tablespoonfuls of the fish stock as required.

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Use hot oil for best results. This will ensure a crispy outside with a moist inside. Do not fry too slowly, as the fish will be limp and pale and might fall apart. Cover base of pan with oil. Butter adds flavour, but because it can burn, add a little oil. The frying time can vary from 6 – 8 minutes depending on thickness of the portion. To establish when the oil is ready for frying, dip a cube of bread in the oil. It should turn light brown in 90 seconds.

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Easy Seafood Paella Recipe

Paella is one of Spain's most famous dishes, and that also makes it popular all over the world too. It's basically a rice dish that can have either chicken, seafood or any other meat added, chorizo being a very popular addition too.

Although the original version is a lot fancier, nothing stops us from making this dish our own, and tweaking the ingredients according to our taste buds and budgets.

The vibrant yellow colour is usually achieved by adding saffron, which is quite a pricey ingredient. Saffron does add a subtle unique flavour to the dish, but I found that the best replacement for saffron is turmeric, which is a lot more easily available and cheaper too.

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Authentic paella might not use turmeric, but I am not claiming this to be a traditional dish, but more like my own take on the classic Spanish sample food. It's a lot easier to make, with whatever ingredients I had around, but so delicious and as posh as it can get.

For this dish I used frozen mixed seafood, which was cooked straight from frozen, but I removed any ice particles as well as I could, in order to avoid getting too much liquid into the rice. Alternatively, the seafood can be thawed beforehand and cooked chilled.

The stock/broth is very important, as this gives so much flavour to the dish, I used chicken stock, but fish stock, if you have, is a very good addition here.

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Unlike the Italian risotto, which has a creamy texture, the paella doesn't need to be as creamy, that is why there is no need to stirring frequently. Leave the rice to cook undisturbed, that's the way to get a rice grains separated.

And that's my take on the Spanish paella, I for one absolutely loved it, and I will definitely try more variations too. Do give it a try, you will love it!

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Easy Seafood Paella Recipe made with mixed frozen seafood and a touch of turmeric, a quick and easy dish for a delicious midweek dinner. It's hearty and full of colour, and on the table in 30 minutes or so.

Calories: 412 kcal | Carbohydrates: 51 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 5 mg | Sodium: 1620 mg | Potassium: 368 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 512 IU | Vitamin C: 10 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 1 mg