Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
- 1 large yellow bell pepper, about 2 cups, medium dice
- 1 large yellow onion, about 2 cups, medium dice
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon saffron
- 1 large head cauliflower, about 4 cups, grated
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 1 lb large scallops
- 1 1/2 lb salmon filet cut into 1-2″ cubes
- 1/2 lb mussels
- 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup, chopped)
- 1 bunch green onions (about 1 cup, chopped)
- 2 lemons cut into quarters
- 2 limes cut into quarters
Directions
Step 1: Heat a large sauté pan or paella pan on high heat. Add the oil, yellow bell pepper, and yellow onion and allow to cook until golden and tender.
Step 2: Add garlic to the pan, stir, and cook 2-3 minutes.
Step 3: Add diced tomatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes. While this is cooking, add in smoked paprika, coriander, ancho chile, cumin, turmeric, and saffron.
Stir and allow spices to toast briefly for 2 minutes. Quickly stir in ¼ cup water. This will create your Sofrito.
Step 4: Add grated cauliflower to pan and stir. Allow to cook about 3 minutes. Add in peas and stir. Turn the heat down to medium.
Step 5: Evenly spread the shrimp, scallops, salmon, and mussels on top of the cauliflower and Sofrito. Cover with a lid and allow to cook about 5 minutes. Be sure shrimp is cooked through and is pink.
Step 6: Garnish the top with chopped cilantro and green onions. Serve with lemon and lime wedges on the side.
Serves: 8, ready in: 30 minutes
Nutritional Analysis per serving: calories 325, carbs 17g, fat 14g, protein 44g, sodium 204mg, sugar 4g
