Description
This Easy One-Pan Seafood Rice recipe is a flavorful, quick meal perfect for busy weeknights. Combining aromatic spices, tender seafood, and fragrant rice all cooked together in a single skillet, it’s a hassle-free dish that delivers a delicious Mediterranean-inspired taste in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Seafood Rice Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ cups long grain rice or jasmine rice
- 3 cups fish broth
- 4 cups (½ lb.) frozen seafood mix
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup roasted diced bell pepper
- ¼ cup frozen peas (if not included in the seafood mix)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the Oil and Sauté Aromatics: Heat a non-stick skillet or large paella pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes until they become fragrant and softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in the turmeric and smoked paprika, mixing well to combine the flavors with the sautéed onion and garlic.
- Cook the Rice: Add the long grain or jasmine rice to the pan and stir. Cook the rice until it starts to look translucent around the edges, which takes about 3 minutes.
- Add Broth and Seafood: Pour in the fish broth along with the frozen seafood mix and any frozen peas if not already included. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook without Stirring: Allow the mixture to cook undisturbed on medium heat until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice is tender. This should take about 15 minutes. Avoid stirring so the rice can cook evenly and develop a nice texture.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, serve the seafood rice topped with roasted diced bell peppers, lemon wedges, and fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy a wholesome, flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use fish broth for a deeper seafood flavor; vegetable broth can be a substitute if unavailable.
- Do not stir the rice once the broth is added to allow proper absorption and prevent mushiness.
- Add lemon juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
- Frozen seafood mix usually contains a combination of shrimp, squid, and mussels; any preferred seafood can be used.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
