Christmas Paella
This festive Spanish-inspired dish uses chrysanthemum greens, shrimp, and clams for an exciting twist on a delicious meal perfect for holiday feasts.
Tasty Team
39% would make again
Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min

Total Time
45 minutes
45 min
Prep Time
20 minutes
20 min
Cook Time
25 minutes
25 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
Shungiku Pesto
- 1 cup chrysanthemum greens (150 g), chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup walnuts (30 g)
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil (50 mL)
- 1 ¾ cups water (400 mL)
- 1 ½ cups rice (300 g)
- ½ onion, diced
- 6 shrimps, removed back vein
- ½ cup asari clams (100 g), flushed the sand out
- ½ cup cauliflower (100 g)
- ½ red pepper, diced
- ½ yellow pepper, cut into star shape
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish
- salmon roe
Nutrition Info
- Calories 345
- Fat 11g
- Carbs 50g
- Fiber 2g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 12g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- For chrysanthemum greens pesto, put crown flower, garlic, walnut, parmesan cheese, olive oil, and water into a blender and process until smooth.
- Heat olive oil and garlic in a frying pan. Fry on low heat until fragrant. Add clams and shrimp, and fry until shrimps change color. Then remove them.
- Pour remaining olive oil and add onion. Stir on medium heat until golden. Then put rice, and stir until translucent.
- Add chrysanthemum greens pesto and mix well. Lay shrimp, clams, cauliflower, and peppers.
- Put a lid over the pan and allow to steam for 15 minutes, or until rice and seafood are cooked through.
- To serve, top with salmon roe.
- Enjoy!
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