Mediterranean seafood rice with chorizo
Mediterranean seafood rice with chorizo is a flavourful one-pot main course combining fresh mussels, tender squid rings and spicy chorizo with short grain rice, capsicum and diced tomatoes. The Thermomix TM7 sautés, stirs and simmers everything hands-free, so the rice absorbs the rich paprika-spiced seafood broth evenly without sticking to the bowl.
About this recipe
Mediterranean seafood rice with chorizo in the Thermomix TM7 is the answer when you crave a paella-style dinner without standing at the hob. Searching for seafood rice recipes or a quick weeknight dinner made in an all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: mussels, squid rings and spicy chorizo come together with short grain rice, sweet capsicum and diced tomatoes in one bowl. The TM7 chops the onions and garlic finely, sautés the chorizo so its smoky paprika oil flavours the entire base, then stirs and simmers the rice hands-free at a controlled temperature. That means no scorched bottom, no constant watching, and seafood that stays tender rather than rubbery. Serve it straight from the bowl with lemon wedges for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering with friends.
Preparation tips
- Scrub the mussels thoroughly and discard any that stay open after tapping before they go into the mixing bowl, so no gritty bits end up in your rice. Debeard them under cold running water for the cleanest broth.
- Add the squid rings only towards the end of cooking so they turn meltingly tender instead of chewy, and stir the cooked rice gently with the spatula before serving to loosen the grains.
- No chorizo in the house? Smoked bacon plus a teaspoon of hot paprika gives a similar depth, and a splash of dry white wine added with the tomatoes lifts the whole Mediterranean flavour profile.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free and dairy-free by nature: simply check that your chorizo is certified gluten-free and replace any wine with extra fish stock, keeping the mussels, squid and rice exactly as in the original recipe.
- Festive summer variation: swap half the tomatoes for roasted red pepper strips, add prawns and a pinch of saffron, and finish with grilled lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a celebratory paella-style spread.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the onions and garlic cloves finely in seconds, creating an even sofrito base without tears or a cutting board. [Multi-Function]
- Precise temperature control lets the TM7 sauté the spicy chorizo gently, releasing its smoky paprika oil without any burning. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 stirs the short grain rice automatically while it simmers, so every grain absorbs the tomato broth evenly and hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Weighing the rice and diced tomatoes directly in the mixing bowl with the TM7 integrated scale guarantees the ideal liquid ratio every single time. [Time Savings]
- Heating at a steady simmer, the TM7 steams the fresh mussels open perfectly, keeping them juicy rather than overcooked and rubbery. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- fresh mussels
- onions
- garlic cloves
- olive oil
- fresh squid rings
- mixed capsicum
- spicy chorizo
- canned diced tomatoes
- salt
- saffron