Healthy Seafood Rice
Recipe Details
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Performance: 4 servings
- Difficulty: Average
- Estimated Cost: Moderate (ingredients like seafood may be more expensive)
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: ~320 kcal
- Proteins: ~25g
- Carbohydrates: ~35g (using brown rice)
- Fats: ~8g (healthy fats of olive oil and seafood)
- Fibers: ~4g
- Sodium: ~450mg (adjustable depending on the amount of salt)
Side Dish Suggestion
To balance the dish and add freshness, a good side dish option would be a simple green salad with mixed leaves (lettuce, arugula and watercress), cherry tomatoes and red onion. Season with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Extra Tips
- Variety of Seafood: If desired, add other seafood such as octopus or scallops. Just adjust the cooking time as needed.
- Homemade Broth: To intensify the flavor, make a homemade broth with shrimp shells and vegetables such as carrots, onions and celery.
- Touch of Pepper: A pinch of cayenne pepper or a bay leaf in the broth can also add extra flavor.
- Low-Carb Option: For a lighter version, replace the brown rice with cauliflower rice, which will reduce the carbs and make the dish lighter.
Enjoy your meal and enjoy the flavor of this Seafood Rice in a healthy and balanced way!
Recipe history
The idea for the Healthy Seafood Rice came about during a trip to the coast. While strolling through the local fish market, I saw an incredible variety of fresh seafood – shrimp, squid, mussels – and I couldn’t resist bringing some of each home.
I wanted to recreate that fresh, light flavor, but with a healthier touch, and I decided to replace the traditional white rice with brown rice, to add more fiber and nutrients to the dish.
With a few pinches of paprika and saffron to enhance the colors and a touch of fresh lemon to finish, this Healthy Seafood Rice was born, full of flavor and perfect for those days when we want a light but striking meal.
“Every small healthy choice is a powerful step toward your best self.”
