25-Min Seafood Rice with Saffron Aioli
Peruvian-style seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and squid cooked fast in one pan, finished with a punchy saffron garlic aioli. Restaurant-quality in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Steep saffron in 2 tbsp hot broth for 2 minutes until the liquid turns golden.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 3
Add rice, stir 2 minutes until translucent at the edges, then add remaining broth and saffron liquid.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 12 minutes until rice is nearly tender.
Step 5
Scatter shrimp, squid, and mussels over rice, cover, and cook 4 minutes until shrimp turn pink and mussels open.
Step 6
Whisk mayo with minced garlic, a squeeze of lemon, salt, and pepper for aioli.
Step 7
Serve rice and seafood hot with a dollop of saffron aioli on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- medium bowl
- whisk
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