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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella

Name: Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cleaned shrimp, tails removed; 1 cup squid rings or baby squid, cleaned; 1 cup cooked lobster meat (optional, can sub with more shrimp); 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and halved; 1/4 cup bell peppers, sliced; 1/2 cup cooked white beans (optional for heartiness); 1.5 cups short-grain rice (e.g., Bomba or Arborio); 3.5 cups gluten-free vegetable broth or seafood stock; 1/2 tsp saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water); 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large tomato, grated; 3 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Lemon wedges, for garnish; Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Category:

Main Course

Difficulty: Medium

Serves:

6 people

Prep Time: 25 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Rating:

(0.00/5)

July 26, 2025 by Chef Molly

This vibrant Spanish classic is made allergy-friendly without compromising flavor. It features tender rice cooked in a rich saffron-infused broth, loaded with shrimp, calamari, lobster, and seasonal vegetables. A perfect dish for gatherings that looks just as impressive as it tastes.

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What You’ll Need:

Seafood & Vegetables

1 cup cleaned shrimp, tails removed
1 cup squid rings or baby squid, cleaned
1 cup cooked lobster meat (optional, can sub with more shrimp)
1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and halved
1/4 cup bell peppers, sliced
1/2 cup cooked white beans (optional for heartiness)

Rice & Broth

1.5 cups short-grain rice (e.g., Bomba or Arborio)
3.5 cups gluten-free vegetable broth or seafood stock
1/2 tsp saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large tomato, grated
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Fresh parsley or chives, finely chopped, for garnish

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella

Step 1/4

Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a wide paella pan over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and bell peppers. Add grated tomato and cook until the mixture thickens slightly (~5 mins). Stir in smoked paprika, salt, and saffron (with soaking water).

Step 2/4

Add the Rice: Stir in the rice and coat it in the mixture for about 2 minutes. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 3/4

Add Seafood and Vegetables: Arrange the shrimp, squid rings, green beans, white beans, and lobster evenly over the rice. Do not stir once arranged—paella is meant to develop a crusty bottom (socarrat). Cook for another 15–20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed. If needed, cover loosely with foil for the final 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 4/4

Rest and Serve: Let the paella rest off the heat for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and lemon wedges.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Pro Tip: To boost flavor, you can add a splash of dry white wine (gluten-free) to the sauté step before the tomatoes.

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the Base:
Heat olive oil in a wide paella pan over medium heat.
Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and bell peppers.
Add grated tomato and cook until the mixture thickens slightly (~5 mins).
Stir in smoked paprika, salt, and saffron (with soaking water).

Step 2

Add the Rice:
Stir in the rice and coat it in the mixture for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and allow it to simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add Seafood and Vegetables:
Arrange the shrimp, squid rings, green beans, white beans, and lobster evenly over the rice.
Do not stir once arranged—paella is meant to develop a crusty bottom (socarrat).
Cook for another 15–20 minutes, until the rice is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
If needed, cover loosely with foil for the final 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 4

Rest and Serve:
Let the paella rest off the heat for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and lemon wedges.

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Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella

What You’ll Need:

Seafood & Vegetables

Rice & Broth

Prepration for:Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, Dairy-Free Seafood Paella

Chef's Tips & Notes

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