Caribbean Seafood Paella

Name: Caribbean Seafood Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled; 1 lb fresh mussels, debearded; 1 lb firm fish fillet (grouper or snapper), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1.5 cups short-grain rice; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 1/2 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 tsp saffron threads, soaked in warm water; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

A vibrant one-pan rice dish loaded with shrimp, mussels, and fish in a saffron-coconut broth.

55 minMediumServes 6420 cal/serving

CaribbeanDinnerStovetopStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled
1 lb fresh mussels, debearded
1 lb firm fish fillet (grouper or snapper), cut into 1-inch pieces
1.5 cups short-grain rice
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp saffron threads, soaked in warm water
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large paella pan or skillet over medium heat.
2

Sauté 1/2 cup diced onion and 1/2 sliced bell pepper (red or yellow) until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4

Stir in 1.5 cups short-grain rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
5

Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup coconut milk mixed with the saffron. Bring to a simmer.
6

Add 1/2 cup diced tomatoes and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
7

Simmer for 15 minutes without stirring until rice is mostly tender.
8

Arrange 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, 1 lb fresh mussels, debearded, and 1 lb cut into 1-inch pieces firm fish fillet (grouper or snapper) over the rice.
9

Scatter 1/2 cup frozen peas on top and cook for 8-10 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels open.
10

Discard any unopened mussels. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for saffron in Caribbean Seafood Paella?

The entry for Caribbean Seafood Paella calls for 1/4 tsp saffron threads, soaked in warm water. In its place: Nothing reproduces the flavor of saffron. A pinch of turmeric supplies the color only.

Can I use frozen shrimp instead of shrimp in Caribbean Seafood Paella?

Yes; most shrimp sold as fresh were frozen once already. Thaw them under cold running water for about ten minutes and pat them very dry so they sear instead of steaming. As written, the entry for Caribbean Seafood Paella uses 1 lb large shrimp, peeled.

Is Caribbean Seafood Paella gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Caribbean Seafood Paella is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

Does Caribbean Seafood Paella contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and 1 lb fresh mussels, debearded. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Caribbean Seafood Paella?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 420 calories, with 32 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

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