Description
A flavorful and satisfying one-pot seafood rice recipe that is quick and easy to prepare. This Mediterranean-inspired dish combines succulent shrimp, tender scallops (or fish), and vibrant peas with aromatic spices and herbs for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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For the Seafood Rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or seafood broth
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound scallops or firm white fish (like cod), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, and red pepper flakes, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the rice, coat the grains in oil and spices, pour in the broth, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Nestle the shrimp and scallops (or fish) into the rice, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Stir in the peas, cook for another minute, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute other seafood like mussels or clams.
- Use pre-cooked seafood mix to save time.
- Add white wine or saffron for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
