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Keto Filipino Seafood Paella

Enjoy a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Filipino Seafood Paella with this keto-friendly recipe. Packed with flavorful seafood and aromatic spices, this low-carb version will satisfy your cravings while keeping you on track with your keto lifestyle.

45 minutes400 Calories4 Servings
Keto Filipino Seafood Paella

Ingredients

  • Shrimp, peeled and deveinedShrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 kilo
  • MusselsMussels1/2 kilo
  • Squid, sliced into ringsSquid, sliced into rings1/2 kilo
  • Fish Fillet (Snapper, Lapu lapu)Fish Fillet (Snapper, Lapu lapu)1/4 kilo
  • Olive or Coconut OilOlive or Coconut Oil4 tablespoon
  • Garlic, micnedGarlic, micned4 cloves
  • Onion, dicedOnion, diced1
  • Red Bell Pepper, dicedRed Bell Pepper, diced1
  • Green Bell Pepper, dicedGreen Bell Pepper, diced1
  • Cauliflower RiceCauliflower Rice1 cup
  • Chicken Broth (or water)Chicken Broth (or water)0.5 cup
  • Smoked Paprika (Powder)Smoked Paprika (Powder)1 tablespoon
  • SaltSaltTo taste
  • PepperPepperTo taste

Instructions

  1. 1In a large paella pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
  3. 3Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
  4. 4Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the other side.
  5. 5Add the shrimp, mussels, squid, and fish chunks to the pan. Sauté the seafood for 2-3 minutes until partially cooked.
  6. 6Stir in the cauliflower rice, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and saffron threads (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the paella simmer for 10-15 minutes until the seafood is fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.
  8. 8Once cooked, remove the paella from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
  9. 9Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.

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