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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

Ingredients
Shrimp, peeled and deveined1/2 kilo
Mussels1/2 kilo
Squid, sliced into rings1/2 kilo
Fish Fillet (Snapper, Lapu lapu)1/4 kilo
Olive or Coconut Oil4 tablespoon
Garlic, micned4 cloves
Onion, diced1
Red Bell Pepper, diced1
Green Bell Pepper, diced1
Cauliflower Rice1 cup
Chicken Broth (or water)0.5 cup
Smoked Paprika (Powder)1 tablespoon
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste
Instructions
- 1In a large paella pan or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- 2Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pan and sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- 3Stir in the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for another 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 4Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the other side.
- 5Add the shrimp, mussels, squid, and fish chunks to the pan. Sauté the seafood for 2-3 minutes until partially cooked.
- 6Stir in the cauliflower rice, chicken broth, smoked paprika, and saffron threads (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 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.
- 8Once cooked, remove the paella from heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
- 9Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.


