15-30 min4 servingsAmerican

Shrimp and Scallop Paella Pronto

By Chop Secrets

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4 servings

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15-30 min

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Easy

Shrimp and Scallop Paella Pronto
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Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Total Time: 15-30 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup valencia rice
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • 1 lb sea scallops
  • 1 cup green peas
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro or italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add butter to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTE function.
  2. When butter has melted, add onion to the pot and saute until soft, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  3. Add Spice Mixture ingredients to the pot and cook for 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
  4. Add rice and red pepper to the pot and stir well.
  5. Add broth and wine to the pot and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 6 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, quick-release the remaining pressure. Add the shrimp, scallops and frozen peas.
  9. Cook and gently stir until shrimp and scallops are cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, returning to SAUTE mode as needed.
  10. (Optional) Arrange on a paella pan (or other wide, shallow, stovetop-safe pan) and set on the stovetop, uncovered, on medium-high heat until the bottom of the rice forms a crust, about 5 minutes.
  11. Serve family-style sprinkled with cilantro or parsley.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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