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Low-Oxalate Cauliflower Rice Paella with Crab and Fish
This Mediterranean-inspired paella features saffron-infused cauliflower rice with lump crab and white fish, offering a flavorful and healthy meal. It's carefully crafted to be low in oxalates, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
45 min4 servingsspanishmain course
pescetarian
mediterranean
Ingredients
- 8 oz lump crab
- 12 oz fish
- 0.5 medium white onion
- 0.5 medium green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup fresh corn kernels
- 0.25 tsp saffron threads
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 0.5 tsp Thyme
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup white wine
- 1.5 cups fish stock
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
Instructions
- 1Finely rice the cauliflower using a food processor or grater.
- 2Gently heat the fish stock in a saucepan. Add the saffron threads and allow them to steep for at least 15 minutes.
- 3In a large paella pan or wide skillet, heat the light olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped white onion and green bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add the granulated garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4Add the cauliflower rice to the pan and stir to coat it with the sautéed vegetables and oil. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower rice begins to soften slightly.
- 5Pour the saffron-infused fish stock over the cauliflower rice. Season with salt and thyme. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- 6Gently fold in the lump crab and fish (cut into bite-sized pieces) into the cauliflower rice. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the shellfish is heated through and the fish is cooked.
- 7Stir in the fresh corn kernels. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 8Serve immediately.
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