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prep time
20 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
40 min
Low Carb Paella
This paella is a classic Keto Spanish food turned low carb. Diced red and yellow bell pepper along with onion and garlic are simmered in olive oil. Then, diced tomatoes are added along with white wine, bay leaves, and smoked paprika. Instead of rice, cauliflower rice is added and simmered in the tomato sauce. The top of the rice is studded with shrimp, mussels, and calamari. The final dish is seasoned with a sprinkling of fresh lemon juice. Keto Paella is easy and also Paleo-friendly! Not to mention, this dish is full of fiber from vegetables and plenty of protein from the delicious seafood. You will need to add this one to your list of Keto diet Spanish recipes!
What if I do not like seafood?
If seafood isn’t for you, feel free to replace the meat with lean chicken to keep the macros similar.
Does this paella form a crust at the bottom?
Due to the low carb nature of this dish, cauliflower rice does not form a crust as a traditional paella would.
Can I make this dish vegan?
Yes, substitute all the seafood for a vegan meat substitute.
Serving suggestions
To make the ultimate pairing, serve Keto Paella with our Keto Bread Rolls:
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Net Carbs
8.8 g
Fiber
3.7 g
Total Carbs
12.6 g
Protein
19.2 g
Fats
12.8 g
243 cals
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Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
0.25 cup
Red pepper
0.25 large - 3" diameter x 3 3/4"
Yellow pepper
0.25 large - 3" diameter x 3 3/4"
Garlic
4 clove
Salt, sea salt
0.25 tsp
Petite Diced Tomatoes
8 fl oz
White wine
0.25 cup
Bay Leaf
2 leaf
Smoked Paprika
1 tsp
Cauliflower rice
24 oz
Shrimp
8 oz
Mussel, raw
8 oz
Calamari
4 oz
Parsley
1 tbsp, chopped
Lemon
2 wedge - 1/8 of medium
Recipe Steps
steps 4
40 min
Step 1
Dice the red bell pepper and the yellow bell pepper. Mince the garlic cloves. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add in the olive oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add in the diced vegetables and saute for 30 seconds to one minute. Add ¼ tsp sea salt to the pan and stir well.Step 2
Add in the diced tomatoes and white wine. Since the cauliflower rice being added later contains plenty of water, no additional liquid is needed at this step. Add the bay leaves and smoked paprika, stir well. Add in the cauliflower rice and stir well to combine.Step 3
Top the cauliflower rice with the mussels, raw shrimp, and calamari pieces. Make sure all the pieces are evenly spaced for a pretty presentation. Also, make sure they are pressed down slightly so they will reach the heat from the bottom of the pan.Step 4
Allow the paella to cook over medium to medium-high heat until the seafood is cooked thoroughly on top. Dress the paella with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Comments
zoepat21 2 years ago
Yes it was surprisingly good. I know it’s not ‘a’ paella but I reckon if you added some chorizo and chicken it would be more tasty (obvs you need to recheck carbs etc) plus add more salt n paprika. My husband didn’t even realise it wasn’t rice !!!
JenM 2 years ago
Needs some saffron, chicken and sausage to be a bit more authentic.
SpectacularKetone883928 2 years ago
I am Spanish and Paella is one of Spain's gastronomy most sacred dishes. Sorry but this doesn't have ONE single ingredient in common with the paella besides the seafood, it's complete sacrilege to call it like that. Also, the patatas bravas recipe: chipotle mayo? Really??? That doesn't even grow here. Cultural appropriation alert.
TerrorSmurf 9 months ago
Agreed. I also live in Spain and I really wouldn't have called this a Paella. It'd have simply said it was some sort of seafood cauli rice dish instead. I think you *could* do a more authentic Paella using cauli rice but obviously you have the issue of not having a carbohydrate to soak up all the lovely seafood stock.
EdieM a year ago
These recipes aren't meant to be like the original, just a Keto-friendly take on it to make things interesting, tasty, and waaaay more carb/calorie friendly than the original. I appreciate these recipes immensely, so keep up the great work, Carb Manager! 🥰
AwesomeAvocado276182 2 years ago
This comment made me laugh. Thanks :)
MrsKrave 2 years ago
I don’t think it’s meant to be exactly like OG Paella. It’s meant to be a healthy keto paella. You could always swap ingredients just make sure you use keto friendly ingredients. I made this it was pretty darn good & very close to OG paella. The ingredients that are missing are not keto friend. I.e peas, rice, wine. You could always add more of the ingredients listed but just remember you may go over your net carbs. Good luck