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A bowl of low carb paella, with shrimp, chicken, and chorizo visible.
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Keto Paella

This Keto Paella is as close as you can get to traditional Spanish Paella, without using rice. High in flavour and protein, low in carbs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Spanish
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 309kcal

Equipment

  • Large pan or pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 pinch Saffron threads
  • ¼ cup Chicken broth warmed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 lb Spanish Chorizo sliced
  • 2 Large boneless skinless chicken breast chopped
  • 1 Red bell pepper
  • 1 Medium onion chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves pressed
  • ¼ cup Dry white wine
  • 2 Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • Salt
  • 1 lb Large Raw Shrimp
  • ½ lb Mussels or scallops optional
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley chopped
  • Ground black pepper
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

  • Thaw cauliflower rice, drain well.
  • In a small bowl, add saffron threads to the warmed chicken broth, allow to sit for 10 minutes.
  • As the saffron is blooming:
  • In a large pot over medium heat, brown the chorizo sausage in the olive oil. Add chicken, continue cooking until chicken is browned on all sides.
  • Add red pepper, onion, and garlic, and tomatoes. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender.
  • Add white wine (if using), simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add saffron chicken broth, bay leaf, smoked paprika, and a good pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add drained cauliflower rice. Turn heat up to high, bring it back to a simmer, and allow to cook until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened up a bit.
  • Add shrimp and mussels, if using, stir to combine. Continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes or so, until the shrimp is cooked through.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf. Add chopped parsley to the pot, stir well.
  • Season with more salt, pepper, and/or spice, to taste. Serve hot, with lemon slices.

Notes

Allow leftovers to cool before transferring it to an airtight container. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Note: Nutritional information does not include any optional ingredients or garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 844mg | Potassium: 715mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1211IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg