easy paella recipe

Easy saffron-infused seafood paella recipe with lobster and shrimp! No need for a special paella pan, a large sturdy skillet like cast iron will work well. Be sure to see the tips for best results. Watch the video and step-by-step tutorial above.

Easy Seafood Paella Recipe

lobster tails (6-12 oz each)

Water

tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I used Private Reserve)

yellow onion, chopped

Spanish rice

garlic cloves, chopped

saffron

tsp Sweet Spanish paprika

cayenne pepper

tsp chile pepper flakes

Salt

Roma tomatoes, finely chopped

oz French green beans,

lb prawns shrimp

parsley

In a large pot, bring 3 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the lobster tails and let boil very briefly (1-2 minutes) until pink. Turn the heat off. Remove the lobster tails with a pair of tongs. Do not discard the lobster cooking water. When the lobster is cool enough to handle, remove the shell and cut into large chunks.

In a large deep pan or cast iron skillet, heat 3 tbsp olive oil. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2 minutes then add the rice, and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring regularly. Now add the chopped garlic and the lobster cooking water. Stir in the saffron and it's soaking liquid, paprika, cayenne pepper, aleppo pepper, and salt. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and green beans. Bring to a boil and let the liquid slightly reduce, then cover (with lid or tightly with foil) and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

Uncover and spread the shrimp over the rice, pushing it into the rice slightly. Add a little water if needed. Cover and cook for another 10 minutes or until the shrimp turns pink. Finally, add the cooked lobster chunks. When the lobster is warmed through, turn heat off. Garnish with parsley.

Serve the paella hot with your favorite white wine.

It was delicious! Unfortunately I did only 2 lbs for 4 people. We love leftovers and almost nothing was left. I did add Cod, chorizo and chicken wings to fill it up. Great dish. We Latino people eat a lot! Thanks for sharing your excellent dish!

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Easy Seafood Paella

This easy chicken paella recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.  This quick chicken paella dish with quinoa will become a family favorite.

Chicken and Sausage Paella Recipe

basmati rice

chicken broth

chicken tenders,

smoked Spanish paprika

Salt and pepper

olive oil

onion

chorizo, andouille, linguica,

red bell pepper, diced

garlic,

saffron, crushed

oregano

tomatoes

peas

parsley,

Combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups of...

Combine the rice with 1 1/4 cups of the chicken broth in a microwave-safe container. Cover and microwave for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken tenders with the paprika...

Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken tenders with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until starting to shimmer. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes per side, until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to...

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the onion and sausage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the bell pepper, garlic, saffron, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.

Add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth, bring...

Add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth, bring to a boil, and deglaze the pan by scraping up any browned bits along the bottom, 1 minute or so.

Stir in the tomatoes, partly cooked rice, and...

Stir in the tomatoes, partly cooked rice, and chicken, bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium, and cook, loosely covered, for 8 minutes more or until the liquid is absorbed.

Add the peas and heat through for 2...

Add the peas and heat through for 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, toss with the parsley, and serve hot, sprinkled with a little more parsley.

This ridiculously easy vegan Instant Pot Paella recipe is definitely worth trying. Packed with colourful and seasonal vegetables, you can make this entire dish in less than 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Paella (Easy Vegan Recipe)

rice (Spanish)

garlic (chopped)

tomatoes (ripe chopped)

carrots (peeled and chopped)

red pepper (chopped)

mushrooms (chopped)

white beans (cooked)

green beans

green peas (frozen)

artichoke (from the jar)

sweet paprika

water (or vegetable stock)

salt

parsley (garnish)

wedges lemon (serving)

Select Saute function and heat olive oil in the inner liner of the Instant Pot.

Add chopped onion and cook for a couple of minutes.

Then add chopped garlic, red pepper, tomato and carrots.

Saute this mixture for approximately 2 minutes.

Add mushrooms, green beans, peas, white beans and artichoke pieces.

Mix and then add saffron and paprika.

Now add rice (unwashed) and mix.

Pour water and add salt.

Stir and lock lid in place with vent sealed.

Set the pressure cooker on HIGH 3 minutes.

Once done, use quick release.

Take off the lid, once again select saute mode for 1 minute and allow the bottom layer of rice to go crispy. Do not stir during this step.

Sprinkle chopped parsley and serve it with lemon wedges.

Enjoy hot.

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This easy Vegetarian Instant Pot Paella recipe is chock full with colourful veggies like red pepper, artichokes, mushrooms, green pea, green beans and cannellini beans. Honouring the traditional paella recipe, this Vegetable Paella cooked in the Instant Pot pressure cooker becomes a delicious one pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. It’ll be on the table in under 30 minutes and is guaranteed to be a hit with vegans, vegetarians and those who eat meat.

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