Seafood Paella with Edamame

A modern twist on traditional Spanish paella featuring succulent shrimp, sea scallops and edamame, seasoned with saffron and fresh herbs. This one-pan dish combines the rich flavors of seafood with colorful vegetables and aromatic spices.

4 servings
39 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • cup diced red bell pepper
  • cup diced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup canned diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup short-grain rice
  • 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
  • ½ pound large shrimp
  • ½ pound sea scallops
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    In a small pan, heat broth; turn off heat. Add saffron; let sit. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion and bell peppers, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until liquid has almost completely reduced, 3 minutes. Stir in rice; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes. Add edamame, shrimp and scallops; simmer, covered, until seafood is fully cooked, about 10 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

    39 min

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