A simple homemade version of seafood paella, cooked in one pot with prawns, clams and squid. The seafood releases its natural sweetness into the rice, giving it a lovely rich flavour. No paella pan or authentic recipe needed, just an easy, satisfying one pot meal for the family!
3 cups of Rice
Homemade chicken stock enough for 3 cups of rice
1kg of Prawns
Clams
Squid
Onion, chopped
Garlic, chopped
Bell pepper, diced
Paprika
Edamame (optional)
Corn (optional)
2 tbsp ketchup
Salt, to taste
Lemon, for serving
Cooking oil
Here’s how I cook my version :
1. Heat some oil in a pot. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant. Add the bell pepper and paprika. Stir well.
2. Add the rice, homemade chicken stock, salt and ketchup. Give everything a good mix. Cover and cook over low heat for 4 minutes.
3. Add the prawns, clams, squid, edamame and corn on top of the rice. Cover again and cook over low heat for another 5 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and let everything rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
5. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon before serving.
1. Adjust the seafood selection according to what your kids enjoy. You can use prawns, octopus, fish or mussels.
2. Cut the squid into smaller, bite sized pieces for easier eating.
3. Remove prawn shells and check clams carefully before serving to younger children.
4. If your children aren't big fans of seafood, set aside some plain rice or mix in their favourite vegetables.
This isn't an authentic paella recipe, just my own version made on a day when I felt like cooking something different without too much fuss!
I love how the seafood gives the rice a naturally sweet and rich flavour. The funny thing? My kids went straight for all the seafood and left most of the rice behind! 😂
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