Halal Seafood Paella Recipe
Seafood Paella is a vibrant and flavorful rice dish from Spain, traditionally made with a mix of fresh seafood, saffron-infused rice, and aromatic spices. This u003cstrongu003ehalal versionu003c/strongu003e omits any non-halal ingredients while maintaining the authentic, rich flavors of this classic Spanish dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
For the Paella Base:
- 2 cups Bomba rice (or Arborio rice)
- 4 cups halal seafood or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium tomato, grated
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Seafood:
- ½ lb (225g) halal shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ lb (225g) halal mussels or clams (cleaned)
- ½ lb (225g) halal squid (sliced into rings)
For Garnish:
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Base
- Heat olive oil in a large paella pan or wide skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated tomato. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the tomato breaks down.
- Add smoked paprika, saffron-infused water, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Cook the Rice
- Pour in the rice and stir to coat it with the seasonings.
- Add the hot seafood or vegetable broth. Do not stir after this point to allow the rice to form a crispy bottom (known as u0022socarratu0022).
- Reduce heat to medium-low and let the rice cook undisturbed for about 15-18 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add the Seafood
- Arrange shrimp, mussels, and squid on top of the rice. Gently press them into the mixture.
- Cover with foil or a lid and let the seafood cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the mussels open and the shrimp turn pink.
- Turn off the heat and let the paella rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish u0026 Serve
- Sprinkle chopped parsley over the paella.
- Serve with lemon wedges on the side.