• Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
Subscribe & never miss a recipe →
  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Proportional Plate
  • RECIPES
  • LIFESTYLE
  • DESIGN
  • ABOUT
menu icon
go to homepage
  • RECIPES
  • LIFESTYLE
  • DESIGN
  • ABOUT
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • RECIPES
    • LIFESTYLE
    • DESIGN
    • ABOUT
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • TikTok
  • ×
    Home » Recipes

    Mahi-Mahi Paella

    Published: Oct 27, 2017 Modified: Oct 13, 2019 by Candice

    JUMP TO RECIPE PIN RECIPE

    I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the perfect paella recipe packed with flavor and it's what you should make for dinner tonight.

    Print Recipe
    5 from 9 votes

    Mahi-Mahi Paella

    I've tried so many paella recipes and they all have one thing in common...not enough flavor! I have created the perfect paella recipe packed with flavor and it's what you should make for dinner tonight.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main, Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Spanish
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 480kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. mahi-mahi works with salmon, swordfish, opah, and more
    • 1 onion diced
    • 5 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 vine tomato diced
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 pinch saffron
    • 3 tablespoon hot water
    • 1 cup paella rice
    • 1.5 cups wine I perfer white bordeaux, but works with white and red
    • 1.5 cups stock vegetable or chicken, plus more if necessary
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • parsley optional, for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat the broth on the stove, lower to simmer and leave on.
    • In the meantime, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Steep the saffron in the hot water.
    • Add the onion and garlic and sauté until translucent (5-10 minutes).
    • Add the tomato, paprika, chipotle powder, turmeric, saffron with water, season with salt and pepper and cook until tender ~5 minutes.
    • Add the rice and stir constantly ~2 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high.
    • Deglaze with the white wine. Lower back to medium once it begins to boil. Stir constantly. Cook down until there is barely any liquid.
    • Add 1.5 cups stock and cook down, stirring continuously for ~15 minutes on low. Add more liquid if it gets too dry.
    • Nestle the fish inside the rice. Cook covered on the lowest setting for ~12 minutes.
    • Take off the heat. Immediately stir in the peas, and season with salt and pepper.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4132IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
    Did you try this recipe?Don't forget to leave a rating and/or comment! And tag @ProportionalPlate on TikTok or Instagram... I'd love to see what you're making.

    « 5 Minute Matcha Latte - Hot or Iced
    Vegetarian Egg Drop Soup with Veggies »
    22 shares

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Woman with a flower.

    Meet Candice

    On this blog, I get to share the food that I love, and get to enjoy in my own home. My Persian Jewish heritage influences most of my recipes, and my travels inspire them. And I'm sure you'll notice my love for everything matcha. Welcome, and enjoy!

    READ MORE
    • TikTok
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Spring Recipes

    • 9 Nowruz Recipes & The Ultimate Guide to the Persian New Year
    • Noon Berenji - Cardamom Rose Cookies
    • Saffron Cod - Mahi ba Zafferan
    • Kuku Sabzi

    As Featured In

    Collage of logos.

    Fan Favorites

    • Persimmon Bread & Baking with Persimmons
    • Dalgona Matcha Latte
    • Matcha Green Tea Ice Cream
    • Quick & Easy Steak Taco Recipe

    Woman with a flower.

    Meet Candice

    On this blog, I get to share the food that I love, and get to enjoy in my own home. My Persian Jewish heritage influences most of my recipes, and my travels inspire them. And I'm sure you'll notice my love for everything matcha. Welcome, and enjoy!

    READ MORE
    • TikTok
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram

    Spring Recipes

    • 4 Ways to Make a Matcha Latte without a Whisk
    • Saffron Bamieh
    • Doogh
    • Matcha Lace Cookies (like Florentines)

    As Featured In

    Collage of logos.

    Fan Favorites

    • Easy Homemade Gnocchi
    • Pasta Puttanesca
    • Cardamom Krumkake with Mascarpone Filling
    • Cranberry Orange Scones

    Footer

    ^ back to top


    • TikTok
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • About
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • Proportional Plate LLC Accessibility Statement
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    © 2023 Proportional Plate LLC

    22 shares