Easy One-Pan Seafood Paella

Name: Easy One-Pan Seafood Paella
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g frozen seafood mix defrosted; 300 g paella or risotto rice; 900 ml chicken stock; 400 g can chopped tomatoes with garlic; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 tbsp dry sherry or white wine; 1 tsp hot smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 lemon 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges; 1 handful handful of flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped

A vibrant and flavorful Spanish-inspired seafood paella that's simple enough for a weeknight dinner. This one-pan wonder combines aromatic spices, tender rice, and a mix of succulent seafood for a truly impressive meal.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time10 Mins

Cook Time30 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

frozen seafood mix defrosted
400 g
paella or risotto rice
300 g
chicken stock
900 ml
can chopped tomatoes with garlic
400 g
onion, chopped
1
olive oil
1 tbsp
dry sherry or white wine
3 tbsp
hot smoked paprika
1 tsp
dried thyme
1 tsp
lemon 1/2 juiced, 1/2 cut into wedges
1
handful of flat-leaf parsley roughly chopped
1 handful

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it becomes soft and translucent.

Stir in the smoked paprika, dried thyme, and paella rice. Cook for 1 minute to toast the rice slightly, then pour in the dry sherry or white wine (if using). Allow the alcohol to bubble and evaporate.

Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock to the pan. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer uncovered for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is almost tender but still surrounded by some liquid.

Gently stir in the defrosted seafood mix and cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the rice has absorbed the remaining liquid and is perfectly tender.

Finish the dish by squeezing fresh lemon juice over the top and scattering with chopped parsley. Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges on the side.