Module 16 · From the Sea
Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron
Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron is a keto dinner with 10.9 g net carbs, 29 g protein and 16 g fat per serving (304 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 35 minutes in total.
All the saffron, smoked paprika and seafood joy of paella, made with cauliflower rice, prawns and mussels. One big pan to share.
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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: celery, crustaceans, fish, molluscs. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.
Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 20 min · Total time: 35 min
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net carbohydrates | 10.9 g |
| Protein | 29 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Energy | 304 kcal |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 µg |
| Calcium | 77 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA + DHA) | 0.5 g |
Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.
Ingredients
- 400 g raw organic prawns, peeled
- 500 g live mussels in shell (about 125 g meat)
- 600 g organic cauliflower, riced
- 1 piece organic red pepper, diced
- 1 piece small organic onion, chopped
- 3 piece organic garlic cloves
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 200 ml fish stock
- 4 tbsp organic extra-virgin olive oil
- 15 g organic parsley
- 1 piece organic lemon, wedges
Step-by-step method
- Soak the saffron in the warm stock.
- Fry onion and pepper in the oil in a wide pan for 6 minutes, add garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower rice and saffron stock, spread out and cook 6 minutes without stirring.
- Press the prawns and cleaned mussels into the pan, cover and cook 5–6 minutes until the prawns are pink and the mussels open.
- Scatter with parsley and serve with lemon.
Chef’s tips
- Do not stir once the cauliflower is in: let it toast a little on the bottom like a real socarrat.
- Only cook mussels that are alive and closed before cooking; discard any that do not open.
Variations
- Add squid rings.
- Add chicken thighs for paella mixta.
Storage
Keeps 1 day in the fridge (without the mussel shells).
Questions and answers
How many net carbs are in Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron?
One serving has 10.9 g net carbohydrates, 29 g protein and 16 g fat (304 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.
Can I make Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron ahead, store or freeze it?
Keeps 1 day in the fridge (without the mussel shells).
Which allergens are in Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron?
It contains celery, crustaceans, fish and molluscs, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Is Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron gluten-free?
Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.
Can I vary Seafood Cauliflower Paella with Saffron?
Yes. Add squid rings. Add chicken thighs for paella mixta.