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A serving of savory seafood rice with a mix of shrimp, mussels, and vegetables.

One-Pan Seafood Rice

This delightful one-pan seafood rice is a flavorful and convenient meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, combining the richness of seafood with aromatic rice and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Arborio or medium-grain rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine optional
  • 3 cups seafood broth or chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads optional
  • 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels, scallops)
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large, deep skillet or Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion until softened for 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add Arborio or medium-grain rice to the skillet and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent.
  4. Pour in white wine, if using, and cook until evaporated, scraping up any browned bits.
  5. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, and saffron; bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
  6. Gently stir in mixed seafood and frozen peas, then re-cover and cook for 5-8 minutes until seafood is cooked and rice is tender.
  7. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, high-quality seafood. Adjust cooking time for seafood as needed to prevent overcooking. Feel free to customize the seafood mix with your favorites.