Spanish Seafood Rice
Spanish Seafood Rice is a flavourful main course of short grain rice, mussels, squid and choricero pepper pulp, cooked entirely in the Thermomix. The TM7 sautés, mixes and steams the seafood to tender perfection, delivering an authentic Spanish paella-style meal with deep, smoky flavour in one bowl.
About this recipe
Spanish Seafood Rice Thermomix TM7 brings the sun-drenched flavours of the Spanish coastline straight to your kitchen table. This recipe for seafood rice layers short grain rice, fresh mussels, whole squid and choricero pepper pulp into a smoky, tomato-rich one-bowl meal that tastes like it simmered all day on a Costa Brava stove. Searching for an all-in-one kitchen machine recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend main course ends here: the TM7 sautés the garlic and Spanish onions until fragrant, blends the tomato purée and pepper pulp into a silky sofrito, and steams the mussels in the Varoma so they open exactly when the rice is tender. The short grain rice releases just enough starch to create that coveted creamy-yet-loose texture, while the squid stays succulent thanks to gentle, controlled cooking. Serve it straight from the mixing bowl at the table with lemon wedges and crusty bread for a festive family dinner that feels like a holiday in Spain.
Preparation tips
- Scrub the fresh mussels thoroughly under cold running water and pull off any beards before cooking; discard any mussels that stay open when tapped, as they will not open during steaming either.
- Cook the squid rings briefly so they remain tender rather than rubbery; add them partway through the rice cooking so they finish at the same moment as the mussels open in the Varoma.
- For a milder family version, reduce the choricero pepper pulp and add a pinch of smoked paprika instead; serve with lemon wedges and aioli to let everyone adjust the flavour at the table.
Recipe variations
- Make a budget-friendly version by replacing the mussels and squid with firm white fish chunks and peeled prawns added in the final minutes, keeping the choricero pepper pulp and tomato base for the same Spanish character.
- For a festive summer variation, grill the squid separately and arrange it on top with roasted red pepper strips and parsley, turning the rice into a show-stopping centrepiece for outdoor dining.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Sautéing the garlic and Spanish onions in olive oil, the TM7 releases their sweetness evenly without any risk of burning. [Multi-Function]
- While the rice simmers, the Varoma steams the fresh mussels gently until they open, preserving their briny juices for the broth. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 blends tomato purée with choricero pepper pulp into a silky, even sofrito that coats every grain of rice. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to precise temperature control, the whole squid cooks slowly and stays tender rather than turning rubbery. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free stirring of the short grain rice means you can set the table while the TM7 delivers a creamy, loose Spanish texture. [Hands-Free]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- garlic clove
- whole squid, medium
- raw, unpeeled large prawns
- white wine
- water
- fresh mussels
- Spanish onions
- garlic cloves
- smoked paprika