Description
A quick and flavorful one-pot seafood rice dish combining shrimp, mussels, and calamari with aromatic spices and vegetables for a delicious Mediterranean-inspired meal perfect for a hassle-free dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood and Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 pound mussels, cleaned
- 1/2 pound calamari rings
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small diced onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 medium diced tomato
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Liquids and Fats
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Tomato: Stir in the minced garlic and diced tomato, cooking for another minute until fragrant and the tomato softens.
- Incorporate Rice and Spices: Add the long-grain white rice along with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the rice with the aromatics for enhanced flavor.
- Add Seafood Stock and Simmer: Pour in the seafood stock and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook gently for 10 minutes, allowing the rice to start absorbing the liquid.
- Add Seafood and Peas: Stir in the shrimp, mussels, calamari rings, and frozen peas. Cover the pot again and cook for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender, the mussels have opened, and the seafood is cooked through.
- Rest and Garnish: Remove the pot from heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Fluff the rice with a fork, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side for a bright finish.
Notes
- If the rice absorbs liquid too quickly, add an extra splash of seafood stock or water to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Mussels can be substituted with clams for a different shellfish variation.
- For convenience, a frozen mixed seafood blend can replace the individual seafood components without compromising flavor.
