Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Herb & Spice Recipes Healthy Spice Recipes Healthy Saffron Recipes Quick Paella with Shrimp & Mussels 4.3 (4) 4 Reviews Our quick take on paella is studded with mussels and shrimp. Traditional paella made with short-grain rice takes a while to cook and can be a bit tricky. Instant brown rice is a great shortcut--what it lacks in authenticity it more than makes up for in convenience. Make sure you seek out saffron, which gives the dish its distinctive yellow color and signature flavor. Serve with: Spinach salad. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups instant brown rice 1 ⅓ cups reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 large pinch saffron (see Note) 1 pound peeled and deveined raw shrimp (21-25 per pound) 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed 1 pound mussels, scrubbed well (see Tip) 4 lemon wedges (optional) Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 3 minutes. Add rice, broth, thyme, salt, pepper and saffron and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in shrimp and peas. Place mussels on top of the rice in an even layer. Cover and continue cooking until the mussels have opened and the rice is tender, about 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired. Tips Note: The dried stigma from Crocus sativus, saffron adds flavor and golden color to a variety of Middle Eastern, African and European foods. Find it in the spice section of supermarkets, gourmet shops or at tienda.com. It will keep in an airtight container for several years. Tip: To scrub mussels, hold under running water and use a stiff brush to remove any barnacles; pull off any black fibrous “beards.” Discard mussels with broken shells or whose shell remains open after you tap it. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 364 Calories 7g Fat 45g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 364 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 45g 16% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 3g Protein 28g 55% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 155mg 52% Vitamin A 1561IU 31% Vitamin C 32mg 35% Folate 73mcg 18% Sodium 1086mg 47% Calcium 85mg 7% Iron 3mg 16% Magnesium 106mg 25% Potassium 402mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved