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Dairy-Free Keto Spanish Cauliflower Rice Paella

A keto-friendly take on the classic Spanish paella, using cauliflower rice to replace traditional rice. This version is completely dairy-free and packed with seafood and flavorful spices.

55m4 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-free
380 cal|30g protein|12g carbs|22g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cauliflower rice
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Bell pepper (red)
  • about 225 g Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • about 113 g Chorizo (Spanish, cured)
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 Lemon wedges

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet or paella pan over medium heat.
  2. 2Add chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4Add shrimp and chorizo to the skillet and cook until shrimp is pink and chorizo is slightly crispy.
  5. 5Stir in cauliflower rice, chicken broth, saffron threads, smoked paprika, and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. 6Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cauliflower rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  7. 7Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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