Quick Paella

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
19%
Quick Paella
25 min.
6
517kcal

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Are you craving a satisfying and flavorful meal that can be whipped up in just 25 minutes? Look no further than this Quick Paella, a vibrant dish that captures the essence of Spanish cuisine while being both gluten and dairy-free. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe offers a delightful combination of succulent shrimp, fresh cockles, and hearty kielbasa, all nestled among fragrant rice infused with the rich flavors of saffron and white wine.

Imagine sautéing garlic and colorful bell peppers, filling your kitchen with an enticing aroma. As you add in tender shrimp and the vibrant peeking colors of peas and olives, it’s hard not to get excited about this simple yet impressive main dish. The best part? This Quick Paella is not only a delightful feast for your palate but also packs in a balanced nutritional profile at just 517 calories per serving.

Ideal for gatherings or just a cozy night at home, this one-pan dish minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. Whether you’re enjoying it as a quick weeknight dinner or impressing friends with a touch of culinary flair, this recipe is sure to leave everyone wanting more. Don’t forget to set out some crusty gluten-free bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious broth!

Ingredients

  • oz bell pepper frozen
  • 1.3 lb cockles scrubbed (1-inch-wide)
  • 0.3 cup wine dry white
  •  garlic clove chopped
  • cups rice long-grain white instant
  • cup kielbasa low-fat quartered (not )
  • 10 fl. oz. chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • cup peas frozen
  • 0.5 cup pimiento stuffed olives green
  • 0.1 teaspoon saffron threads crumbled
  • 20 medium shrimp raw frozen cleaned

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until just smoking, then sauté garlic and frozen onions and peppers, stirring, until garlic and onions are golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add kielbasa and cook, stirring, until kielbasa is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add rice, wine, broth, saffron, and shrimp and cook, covered and undisturbed, over high heat until most of liquid is absorbed and shrimp are cooked through, about 6 minutes. Stir in cockles, peas, and olives and cook, covered, until cockles open wide, 2 to 4 minutes. (Discard any cockles that remain unopened after 4 minutes.)
  4. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until all liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories517kcal
Protein16.87%
Fat37.67%
Carbs45.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.75
Glycemic Load
31.32
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.187391488448%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.04mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:516.63kcal
25.83%
Fat:21.21g
32.63%
Saturated Fat:5.54g
34.6%
Carbohydrates:57.58g
19.19%
Net Carbohydrates:54.4g
19.78%
Sugar:2.87g
3.19%
Cholesterol:81.27mg
27.09%
Sodium:581.69mg
25.29%
Alcohol:1.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.47%
100%
Protein:21.36g
42.73%
Vitamin C:46.82mg
56.75%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.47%
Phosphorus:248.68mg
24.87%
Selenium:17.08µg
24.4%
Iron:4.26mg
23.66%
Vitamin A:1116.86IU
22.34%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
21.87%
Vitamin B3:4.3mg
21.52%
Copper:0.39mg
19.62%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.57%
Zinc:2.33mg
15.56%
Vitamin E:1.99mg
13.23%
Fiber:3.18g
12.71%
Potassium:431.48mg
12.33%
Magnesium:47.09mg
11.77%
Vitamin K:11.88µg
11.32%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.27%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.34%
Folate:34.96µg
8.74%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.26%
Calcium:67.12mg
6.71%
Source:Epicurious