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Seafood Paella in the Instant Pot: A Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe

This Seafood Paella recipe is super easy to make by combining the magic of the Instant Pot and a frozen seafood mix. Dinner in 30 minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Pressure Cooker, Recipes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Jeremy Klae

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ Cups Basmati Rice
  • 3 ¼ Cups Chicken Stock
  • ½ Cup White Wine
  • 2 lbs Frozen Seafood Mix
  • ½ Red Bell Pepper - diced
  • ½ Green Bell Pepper - diced
  • 1 Yellow Onion - diced
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas
  • 4 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Saffron
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Begin by setting the Instant Pot to sauté on high, pour in a little olive oil, and allow the oil some time to get hot.
  • Now, while the oil is heating up, prep the onions, peppers, and garlic for the seafood paella and add them to the Instant Pot. Next, sauté the mixture until the onions become translucent and the peppers have softened.
  • At this time, add the peas, spices, and rice. Continue sautéing the Paella mix and frying the rice slightly.
  • Pour in the wine and chicken stock. Secure the lid to the Instant Pot and set it to pressure cook on high for 3 minutes. Once the cooking time has been completed allow a natural release for ten minutes. Using the pressure release valve, manually release the remaining pressure.
  • Once the pressure has released simply remove the lid, add the seafood mix, and place the lid back onto the instant pot. Next, set it to pressure cook, high, for 10 minutes.
  • Lastly, allow a 5-minute natural release and then release the remaining pressure manually once again.
  • Serve the Seafood Paella Hot and Enjoy!

Notes

  • Frying the rice adds a nice texture and brings out a nutty, earthy flavor.
  • If you're using a pre-made frozen seafood mix, be sure it's a mix you trust. The wrong blend can make or break this dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 911mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 575IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg