Best 7 Seafood Paella Crockpot Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey to the shores of the Mediterranean with a seafood paella crockpot extravaganza? Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a vibrant tapestry of flavors as you delve into the art of creating this iconic Spanish dish. With just a few simple steps and the magic of your slow cooker, you'll be able to conjure a paella that captures the essence of the seaside, brimming with succulent seafood, aromatic spices, and vibrant vegetables. Whether you're a seasoned chef seeking new inspiration or a home cook looking to explore the world of paella, this guide will lead you on a delectable adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

AUTHENTIC SEAFOOD PAELLA



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Paella is a classic Spanish dish of rice cooked with shellfish and seasoned with saffron. It is perfect for easy entertaining.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Spanish

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
½ tomato, finely diced
1 pinch salt
½ tablespoon smoked paprika
6 fresh romano or green beans
½ cup canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
½ cup white rice
6 large shrimp
6 mussels
6 clams
1 cup white wine
2 cups seafood stock
1 pinch saffron threads
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 cup fresh peas
5 baby squid, cut into rings and tentacles
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over high heat. Cook and stir onion, tomato, salt, and smoked paprika into the hot oil until softened, about 3 minutes. Add romano beans, butter beans, and rice; cook and stir until rice is coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place shrimp, mussels, and clams over the top of the rice mixture. Pour in white wine and seafood stock; sprinkle in saffron threads and rosemary. Bring mixture to a simmer. Turn shellfish and continue to cook until clams and mussels have opened, and shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove clams, mussels, and shrimp and set aside.
  • Stir peas into the paella; simmer, uncovered, until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in squid, and return clams, mussels, and shrimp to the pan. Cook until squid is opaque and cooked through, 2 to 3 more minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 784.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.5 g, Cholesterol 301.1 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 53 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 979.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

SEAFOOD PAELLA



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Spanish dinner ready in 30 minutes! Progresso® chicken broth and peas provide a simple addition to this paella that features mussels, clams and rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 fresh mussels in shells
10 fresh clams in shells
3 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
0.75 gram saffron
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice, rinsed
1/2 lb uncooked jumbo shrimp in shells (about 6)
1 box (9 oz) frozen baby sweet peas
1 sprig Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sliced roasted red bell peppers (from a jar)

Steps:

  • Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) mussels and clams. Scrub remaining mussels and clams in cold water, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife. Remove beards from mussels. Place mussels and clams in large container. Cover with cool water. Agitate water with hand to remove sand; then drain and discard water. Repeat several times until water runs clear; drain.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/2 cup of the chicken broth uncovered on High 15 to 20 seconds or until hot. Place saffron in hot chicken broth; allow to rest about 5 minutes or until liquid is dark yellow. Set aside; do not discard saffron.
  • In 14-inch paella pan or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic and rice in oil 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add shrimp, mussels, clams, peas, parsley, remainder of chicken broth, salt and saffron-infused broth.
  • Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover pan with foil. Cover foil with a wet towel, making sure no edges of towel hang over sides of pan. Cook 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, clams and mussels are open, shrimp is pink and rice is cooked.
  • Removed unopened clams or mussels, and discard. Garnish with roasted peppers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

SEAFOOD PAELLA



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This impressive Spanish one pot, with monkfish, king prawns and mussels, is perfect for feeding a crowd at a dinner party

Provided by Katy Greenwood

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

20-24 raw shell-on king prawns
2 tbsp olive oil
500g monkfish, cut into chunks
1 large onion, finely chopped
500g paella rice
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
pinch of saffron
½ x 400g can chopped tomatoes (save the rest for the stock, below)
500g mussels, cleaned
100g frozen peas
100g frozen baby broad beans
handful parsley leaves, roughly chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
½ x 400g can chopped tomatoes
6 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 chicken stock cube
1 star anise

Steps:

  • Peel and de-vein the prawns, reserving the heads and shells. Return the prawns to the fridge.
  • To make the stock, heat the oil in a large pan over a medium-high heat and add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, and reserved prawn shells and heads. Cook for 3-4 mins, then pour in 2 litres of water and add the stock cube and star anise. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 mins. Leave to cool slightly, then whizz in batches in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine sieve.
  • Heat the oil in a large paella pan or an extra-large frying pan. Brown the monkfish for a few mins each side, then remove and set aside. Add the onion and fry for 4-5 mins until softened.
  • Stir in the rice and cook for 30 secs to toast. Add the garlic, paprika, cayenne (if using) and saffron, cook for another 30 secs, then stir in the tomatoes and 1.5 litres of the fish stock. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook, stirring, for about 10 mins (the rice should still be al dente). Return the monkfish to the pan with the prawns, mussels, peas and broad beans.
  • Cover the pan with a large baking tray, or foil, and cook on a low heat for another 10-15 mins until the mussels are open and the prawns are cooked through. Scatter over the parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.5 milligram of sodium

SLOW COOKER PAELLA RECIPE - (4.1/5)



Slow Cooker Paella Recipe - (4.1/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces andouille sausage, fully cooked, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14.5-ounce) cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, no salt added
2 (5.6-ounce) packages Spanish rice mix
1 cup frozen loose-pack petite peas
1/2 cup frozen chopped onion
1 cup frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart slow cooker, stir together chicken, sausage, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, rice mix, peas, and onion until thoroughly combined. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Stir in shrimp. Cover; cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until shrimp is heated through.

SEAFOOD PAELLA CROCKPOT



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Categories     Shellfish

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 c. chopped sweet peppers
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 c. uncooked brown rice
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. ground tumeric
12 oz. fresh or frozen shrimp, thawed, peeled and halved
6 oz. canned or pouched wild-caught pink salmon, flaked
1 c. frozen peas

Steps:

  • Grease crock pot and add all veggies except peas. In a medium sauce pan, combine chicken broth, rice and spices. Heat until boiling, then pour over veggies in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. After about 3 hours, add the shrimp, salmon and peas. Once done, let stand for about 10 minutes before serving. Serves 6. - See more at: http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2011/10/crockpot-seafood-paella-and-plan-it.html#sthash.JRy1qTHp.dpuf

CROCKPOT EASIEST-EVER PAELLA



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This truly is an easy version of paella, a dish that can be considerably complicated. Leave it to Sandra Lee to uncomplicate the recipe so that even a tired cook can produce this meal!

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces chicken breast halves, boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 ounces fully cooked andouille sausages, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth (Swanson brand suggested)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes
2 (5 5/8 ounce) packages Spanish rice mix
1 cup frozen loose-pack petite peas (C & W brand suggested)
1/2 cup frozen chopped onions (Ore-Ida brand suggested)
1 cup frozen cooked shrimp, thawed

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart slow-cooker, stir together chicken, sausage, broth, undrained tomatoes, Spanish rice mix, peas, and onions until thoroughly combined.
  • Cover and cook on HI heat for 2 hours. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook for 20 or 30 minutes or until shrimp are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 673, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 19.8

SLOW COOKER PAELLA



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Make our version of paella in a slow cooker with smoky chorizo, chicken and prawns. Serve with crusty bread and a glass of white wine

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 2h35m

Yield Serves 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , thickly sliced
240g chorizo ring, sliced
1 onion , sliced
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tbsp sweet smoked paprika
pinch of saffron (optional)
150ml white wine
300g paella rice
400g can chopped tomatoes
400ml chicken stock
150g frozen peas
200g fresh or frozen raw king prawns , peeled
½ small bunch of parsley , finely chopped
lemon wedges and crusty bread, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Set the slow cooker to low. Heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the chicken and chorizo for 7-10 mins until golden. Transfer to the slow cooker using tongs. Add the onion to the pan and fry for 5-7 mins, or until just softened. Stir in the garlic, paprika and saffron, if using, and cook for 2 mins. Pour in the wine and simmer until reduced by half. Tip into the slow cooker with the rice, tomatoes and stock. Season. Cover and cook for 1½ hrs.
  • Add the peas and prawns and cook for 30 mins more. Check the rice is tender; if not, cook for another 15-30 mins.
  • Scatter over the parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh seafood, flavorful rice, and a variety of vegetables will make a big difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the crockpot. If you add too much food, the paella will not cook evenly.
  • Cook the paella on low heat. This will allow the flavors to develop and the rice to cook evenly.
  • Don't stir the paella too often. Stirring the paella too often will break up the rice and prevent it from forming a crispy crust.
  • Let the paella rest before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb the liquid.

Conclusion:

Seafood paella is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can make a delicious paella that your family and friends will love.

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