Recipe · Seafood

Electric Grill Seafood Paella

Name: Electric Grill Seafood Paella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup arborio rice; 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 1/4 tsp saffron threads; 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned; 1/2 lb squid, sliced into rings; Salt and pepper to taste

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Prep

20m

Cook

30m

Total

50m

Servings

Difficulty

Hard

Creating a seafood paella on an electric grill is an adventurous endeavor that rewards with vibrant flavors and aromatic satisfaction. The Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL is particularly suited for this task, offering precise temperature control that ensures each component of the paella is cooked perfectly. Begin by sautéing onions, garlic, and bell peppers, infusing the dish with foundational flavors. The arborio rice, seasoned with saffron threads, absorbs the rich stock, developing the characteristic paella texture and hue. Using the grill’s app-connected controls, you can maintain an ideal simmer, crucial for the rice to cook uniformly. The seafood selection—shrimp, mussels, and squid—adds layers of flavor and texture. Carefully arranging them over the simmering rice allows their juices to meld into the dish, enhancing its depth. Covering the pan traps heat and moisture, essential for the seafood to cook through while keeping the rice tender and flavorful. This seafood paella not only leverages the capabilities of a sophisticated electric grill but also offers a delightful culinary experience, perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a gourmet meal at home.

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup arborio rice
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/4 tsp saffron threads
1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 lb mussels, cleaned
1/2 lb squid, sliced into rings
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

01
Preheat the electric grill to 350°F.
02
In a paella pan or large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
03
Add rice and saffron to the pan, stirring until rice is well coated.
04
Pour in the stock and bring to a simmer on the grill.
05
Arrange shrimp, mussels, and squid over the rice.
06
Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until seafood is cooked and rice is tender.
07
Season with salt and pepper before serving.