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One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella

Name: One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1 ½ cups seafood or vegetable broth; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ¼ tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water; ½ tsp dried thyme; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp; 8 oz mussels, cleaned and debearded; 8 oz squid rings; ¼ cup frozen peas; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Lemon wedges, for serving

By PanPotPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 12, 2026

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One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella with measured ingredients, 40-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for one-pot, one-pan, skillet, casserole, and sheet-pan recipes.

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Spanish-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup Arborio rice
1 ½ cups seafood or vegetable broth
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water
½ tsp dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 oz peeled and deveined shrimp
8 oz mussels, cleaned and debearded
8 oz squid rings
¼ cup frozen peas
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Ingredients for One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat.
Add the onion and red bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add Arborio rice and stir well to coat the grains evenly with the oil and vegetables.
Pour in the broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, saffron with its soaking water, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover loosely and cook for about 15 minutes without stirring, allowing rice to absorb liquid.
Nestle shrimp, mussels, and squid rings evenly into the simmering rice mixture.
Cover and cook for another 7-10 minutes until seafood is cooked and mussels have opened.
In the last 2 minutes of cooking, sprinkle peas over the top and replace the cover.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, covered.
Discard any unopened mussels, fluff the rice gently with a fork, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella cooking in the recommended pan or pot

Tips

Pan Or Pot Required

This recipe is designed as a one-pot meal , best prepared in a large, deep skillet or a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan with a lid.

Cookware Size Guidance

For this One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella, selecting the right cookware size is key to achieving perfect texture and even cooking of rice and seafood.

Cookware Swap Guidance

This vibrant One-Pot Spanish Seafood Paella recipe is designed for ease and flavor using a large deep skillet or wide saucepan.

Leftovers Quality

Reheat gently and add a splash of liquid when needed to keep the texture moist and tender.

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