If you love the rich, vibrant flavors of traditional Spanish paella but are looking for a simplified way to make it, this one-pot rice cooker seafood paella recipe is for you! With just a handful of fresh ingredients, this dish comes together easily in the rice cooker, giving you a flavorful, comforting meal without the fuss.
Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels. Plus, the rice cooker’s keep-warm setting ensures your meals stay warm until you’re ready to eat!
Day 2: Spain: Seafood Paella
Ingredients:
- 10 shrimp
- 4 scallop
- 2 bell/ Serrano pepper
- 1/4 onion
- 1/2 cup Corn
- 1/2 cup edamame/ green peas
- 1 link chorizo sausage
- 3/4 cup rice ( 1 scoop of rice using the rice cooker container scoop)
Base:
- 3/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps:
- Mix soup base ingredients in a bowl
- Cut all the ingredients into small cubes, I did 1/3 inch for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice until it runs clear and add them to the pot
- Clean and Devein shrimp
- Dry and season shrimp and scallops with salt and pepper
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated seafood on top of the rice
- Add sauce base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, add lemon juice, mix them, and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Rice Cooker Paella
- Choose the Right Rice: Short-grain rice like Arborio is best for paella as it absorbs flavors well and creates a slightly creamy texture.
- Don’t Stir: Avoid stirring during cooking to let the rice cooker form a nice crust at the bottom, reminiscent of the traditional paella’s “socarrat.”
- Use Seafood with Shells: Cooking with mussels or clams in their shells enhances the flavor, making the paella even more delicious.
- Customize with Add-Ins: You can add vegetables like artichokes or green beans, or swap in chicken for a meatier paella.
Final Thoughts
This rice cooker seafood paella brings the essence of Spain right to your kitchen with minimal effort and a one-pot cleanup. Whether you’re a paella novice or just craving a flavorful, satisfying meal, this easy recipe delivers all the rich flavors in a fraction of the time. Enjoy, and let us know how it turned out!
Rice Cooker Seafood Paella
Equipment
- Rice cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 10 shrimp
- 4 scallop
- 2 bell/ Serrano pepper chopped
- ¼ onion chopped
- ½ cup Corn
- ½ cup edamame/ green peas
- 1 chorizo sausage
- ¾ cup rice 1 scoop of rice using the rice cooker container scoop
Base
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix soup base ingredients in a bowl
- Cut all the ingredients into small cubes, I did 1/3 inch for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice until it runs clear and add them to the pot
- Clean and Devein shrimp
- Dry and season shrimp and scallops with salt and pepper
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated seafood on top of the rice
- Add sauce base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, add lemon juice, mix them, and enjoy!
