Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella

Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann

Show: Simply Delicioso with Ingrid HoffmannEpisode: Tapas and Paella

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (33)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(33)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 20 min

Recipe Tools:

Select a Card Size

Add To My Recipe Box

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

Do not show this message again

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

6 cups chicken stock
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
1 green pepper, seeded, ribbed and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Spanish saffron, pistils only
4 links Spanish dry-cured chorizo (about 6 ounces), sliced
1 1/2 cups white rice
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 pounds raw, peeled large shrimp
1 pound sea scallops
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley leaves
Lemon wedges, for decoration

Directions

In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken stock until boiling.

In a separate large saucepan or paella pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil and add the onion, the garlic, the peppers, the saffron and the chorizo. Cook for 6 minutes or until vegetables are soft and chorizo is browned.

Stir in the rice, tomatoes and tomato paste until well mixed and cook for 5 minutes. Add the boiling chicken stock little by little, stirring each addition constantly until the stock is almost absorbed.

Cover the paella pan with aluminum foil, and cook for 25 minutes, until rice is tender. Add the shrimp and the scallops and let cook covered for 5 to 7 minutes more.

Decorate with the chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Similar Recipe

Paella Valencia Recipe

Picture of Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella Recipe

Photo: Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella

Similar Recipes

Recipes Like This

All About…

Recipe Collections

Showing 1-7 of 7

View all 7 Shrimp Collections

Comments & Reviews

recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Kenda Smiths Station, AL 11-03-2009
Flag

It IS Easy, But Still Time-Involved
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm rating this one high because the taste was really pretty excellent. It was more work than I anticipated, but also worth... it. Plus, it always takes me longer than the recipe cook time, so I knew 50 minutes would be pushing it for me. The overall texture was slightly softer than anticipated, but I didn't mind it as the overall taste was so good. I might do as others have mentioned though and use less liquid next time. I also couldn't find any reasonably priced chorizo, so I substituted our favorite andouille instead. The saffron was a no-go as well, as I plain couldn't find it in one store, forgot it in another. I'd been looking forward to trying something with saffron, but forged ahead. I don't think I would've ever noticed the saffron anyway. This dish is very tasty, definitely worth the work. It makes enough for a small army, too, so I was glad to eat it the next day for lunch and thought it tasted even better. I think the best thing about this recipe is you can dress it up or down and adjust it how you want. Next time I'll try adding some other seafood as well, maybe even some chicken. I'd had paella once before in a Spanish restaurant and found this experience to be comparable enough in taste. One great thing - it reminded me of the delicious smells that always came from my Puerto Rican best friend's house when we were kids. So - definitely a recommended recipe. Glad I gave it a try.Read more
recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
michelle west palm beach, FL 10-22-2009
Flag

it was ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I really was looking forward to trying this dish. I did however substitute pieces of boneless skinless chicken breast for the... scallops as they were a little expensive for me. The problem I had was it was a little too tomatoey for me. I think I will cut back on the tomato paste the next time I try this recipe. I also cut back on the chicken stock to 4 cups instead of 6 cups to cut down on time it was taking too long to add the broth and I found that this did not hurt the outcome at all. I think I will also splurge and add the scallops next time. Over all not too bad. Read more
recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Debra Spring, TX 10-19-2009
Flag

SIMPLY DELICIOSO
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This Paella is easy and wonderful. I used an electric skillet and it worked beautifullly. The aroma in the house was... delightful and my family enjoyed it. I will be making this one again. Read more
recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Barb Cedar Falls, IA 10-16-2009
Flag

fabulous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this dish several times for ourselves and company and it's always a big hit
recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Julie sacramento, CA 02-25-2009
Flag

My favorite
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I loved it because it was quick and delicious! My husband loved it too. I used hulled barley instead of rice which had been... partially cooked before. Maybe that's why it didn't get mushy for me. It was great!Read more
recipe Shrimp and Scallop Easy Paella
Scott Westminster, MD 01-05-2009
Flag

Maybe it's just me
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I have to agree with Amber from June. Hers turned out mushy and so did mine. I think the pan would've been an improvement. ... Also, with not seeing the show and how it was supposed to look. I don't think I made the recipe the way it was supposed to be done. My wife wasn't won over by this recipe, so it might be a while before I try it again.Read more