This generous seafood paella brings prawns, mussels and tender squid together with smoky tomato rice. Paella Spice creates a deeply flavoured base, while lemon added at the table keeps the seafood bright and fresh.

🥣 Ingredients

• 300g paella rice
• 1½ tbsp Paella Spice
• 250g raw shell-off king prawns
• 500g live mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 200g prepared squid rings
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 red pepper, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 400g tin chopped tomatoes
• 800ml hot fish or vegetable stock
• 100g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• Sea salt, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Discard any cracked mussels or open mussels that do not close when tapped. Keep chilled while preparing the rice.
2. Heat the oil in a wide pan. Soften the onion and pepper for 6 minutes, then stir in garlic and Paella Spice for 30 seconds.
3. Add the rice, tomatoes and stock. Simmer uncovered for 14 minutes without frequent stirring.
4. Arrange the mussels, prawns and squid over the rice. Cover loosely and cook for 6–8 minutes until the prawns are opaque, squid is tender and mussels have opened.
5. Discard any mussels that remain closed. Add peas for the final 3 minutes, rest for 5 minutes and serve with lemon.

⏱️ Timings

• Prep: 20 minutes
• Cook: 30 minutes
• Serves: 4–6

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately with a tomato salad and crusty bread.

💚 Why This Recipe Works

Adding the seafood near the end prevents overcooking, while its juices finish flavouring the rice.

🌶️ Try It With

Give the rice extra colour with Sweet Paprika or a citrusy lift with Ground Coriander.

🍽️ More Recipes Using Paella Spice

• Paella-Spiced Cod with Crispy Potatoes
• Smoky Mushroom & Artichoke Paella
• Paella-Spiced Chicken Traybake
• Prawn, Pea & Roasted Pepper Rice
• Chicken & Chorizo Paella

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