Spanish Seafood Paella

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A vibrant one-pot dish featuring saffron-infused rice, tender shrimp, and briny mussels, with a touch of smoky chorizo. This Spanish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs shrimp, mussels, chorizo for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 400 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 lb (peeled and deveined) shrimp
1/2 lb (bearded, scrubbed) mussels
1/2 lb (sliced) chorizo
1/2 cup peas
1 (diced) onion
2 cloves (minced) garlic
3 cups (short-grain paella rice) rice
4 cups seafood stock
1 tsp saffron threads
1 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a large paella pan or wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Add 1/2 lb sliced chorizo and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned and crispy. Stir in 3 cups short-grain paella rice and 1 tsp saffron threads, coating the rice evenly with the oil and spices.
Step 3: Pour in 4 cups seafood stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 4: Uncover and stir in 1/2 lb shrimp, 1/2 lb mussels, and 1/2 cup peas. Cover again and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mussels open and the rice is tender.
Step 5: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve directly from the pan, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.