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This easy seafood paella, made with shrimp, clams and chorizo is a delicious one-pot weeknight dish! Clean the clams and soak in cold water for 20 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and season with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and Old Bay. Heat a large, deep nonstick skillet over medium heat.
This post may contain affiliate links. This saffron-infused easy seafood paella with shrimp and lobster is a simpler take on the traditional beloved Spanish dish with fewer ingredients and no special pan. It will deliver the WOW factor on all level, but you don't need to wait for a special occasion to make it!
There are many variations of traditional paella, so feel free to use what you have on hand. You can easily substitute the clams with mussels – just be sure to thoroughly scrub the mussels first. You can also add some chicken and use less seafood. I like to serve this shrimp paella with a light salad and a glass of Spanish red wine.
Key Ingredients: Shrimp, mussels, squid, rice, stock, onion, garlic, olive oil, saffron, paprika, tomato, lemon, and white wine. Rice: The perfect paella rice is a short/medium grain round variety. Here in Spain, Bomba rice is most commonly used, although other similar varieties like Calasparra or Senia are also popular.