Savora
Dinner•Apr 29, 2026

Seafood Paella

Authentic Spanish seafood paella with saffron-infused rice, shrimp, mussels, and squid.

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time40 mins
Servings4
DifficultyMedium
Seafood Paella

Ingredients

Base:

  • 300g Bomba or Arborio rice
  • 1L seafood stock
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Seafood:

  • 8 large shrimp
  • 12 mussels
  • 200g squid rings

Aromatics:

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 tomatoes, grated

Instructions

1

Infuse Saffron

Crush saffron threads and add to warm seafood stock. Let it steep while you prep the other ingredients.

2

Sauté Aromatics

In a paella pan, sauté onion, pepper, and garlic until softened. Add tomatoes and paprika to form a 'sofrito'.

3

Toast Rice

Add rice to the pan and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the saffron stock. Do NOT stir after this point to allow a 'socarrat' (crust) to form.

4

Add Seafood

Gently press the shrimp, mussels, and squid into the rice. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5

Rest

Cover with a towel and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories480 kcal
Carbohydrates65g
Protein24g
Fat14g

* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet.