Instant Pot Keto Seafood Paella

Dive into a delicious, low-carb twist on a Spanish classic with this Instant Pot Keto Seafood Paella. This dish swaps traditional rice for cauliflower rice, creating a grain-free alternative that’s just as satisfying and flavorful. Loaded with a variety of seafood and seasoned with traditional spices, it's a perfect keto-friendly meal for any time of the day.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Spanish

Keyword Cauliflower Rice Paella, Instant Pot Keto Seafood Paella, Keto Instant Pot Recipes, Low Carb Seafood Paella

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 8

Total Time 23

Servings servings

Calories 320kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot
Knife and cutting board
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

1 medium head cauliflower riced, approx. 1 lb or 450g
12 oz large shrimp peeled and deveined
8 oz firm white fish cut into 1-inch pieces
6 oz chorizo sausage sliced
½ cup chicken broth
¼ cup white wine optional
1 medium onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 red bell pepper sliced
½ cup frozen peas thawed
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp saffron threads
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Turn on the Instant Pot and select the 'Sauté' function. Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the chorizo slices to the pot and sauté until they start to brown, approximately 2 minutes.
Stir in the smoked paprika, saffron threads, salt, and pepper, cooking for another minute to release the flavors.
Pour in the white wine (if using) and chicken broth, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
Mix in the riced cauliflower, ensuring it is well combined with the broth and spices.
Evenly distribute the shrimp, white fish, and red bell pepper on top of the cauliflower rice. Do not stir.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to 'Sealing.' Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, quickly release the pressure and carefully remove the lid.
Gently stir in the lemon juice and thawed peas, allowing the residual heat to warm through the peas and finish cooking the seafood.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

If you don't have saffron, turmeric can be used as a substitute, though the flavor will be slightly different.

Ensure your seafood is thawed if using frozen options.

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced chili with the garlic and onions.

The white wine is optional and can be omitted for a stricter keto diet.

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