Seafood Pearl Barley Paella

A Spanish-inspired coastal paella using pearl barley, chorizo, and fresh seafood, baked until tender and flavorful in the oven.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1080.7 kcals 6484.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 74.8 grams 448.8 grams
Fat 47.7 grams 286.2 grams
Protein 90.4 grams 542.4 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
6 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges to serve
GrainsCereals
400
g
Pearl Barley
soaked overnight and drained
Liquids
650
ml
Chicken Stock
warm; or vegetable stock
Meat
150
g
Chorizo
sliced
NutsSeeds
4
clove
Garlic
peeled, crushed
1
pinch
Saffron Strands
soaked in 50ml boiling water
OilsFats
8
tbsp
Seafood
500
g
Squid
cleaned, beaks and outer membrane removed, scored and cut into pieces
1.8
kg
Grey Mullet Fillets
skin removed, cut into pieces
12
piece
Prawns
large, peeled, heads removed, tails intact
750
g
Mussels
fresh, rinsed, scrubbed, beards removed
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Onion
peeled, thinly sliced
130
g
1
piece
Red Pepper
stalk and seeds removed, thinly sliced
200
g
Cherry Tomatoes
left whole
290
g
Artichokes
chargrilled from a jar, preserved in oil

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Score the inside of the squid body, cut into pieces, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a paella pan and fry the onions, garlic, and sliced chorizo.
  • Add the drained pearl barley and stir for 4 minutes to coat in oil.
  • Stir in the saffron and its soaking water.
  • Add the peppers, tomatoes, artichokes, and paprika and stir until combined.
  • Pour in the warm stock and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Arrange the grey mullet, squid, prawns, and mussels on top.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes until the barley is tender.
  • Serve the paella garnished with lemon wedges.