Paella de marisco replaces meat with what?

Paella de marisco replaces meat with seafood.

The Spanish phrase paella de marisco means “seafood paella.” It is a coastal variation in which seafood takes the place of the meat used in paella valenciana. Depending on the recipe and local catch, the pan may contain prawns, mussels, clams, squid, cuttlefish, fish, or other shellfish. The rice is commonly cooked with fish stock or a seafood-rich broth.

Compared with classic Valencian paella, paella de marisco usually omits meat and often leaves out the beans and green vegetables associated with paella valenciana. The seafood may be cooked in its shells for flavor and presentation, although restaurants and regional recipes vary. Some versions also use sofrito, saffron, paprika, or other seasonings.

It is easy to confuse seafood paella with paella mixta. Mixta combines seafood with meat or poultry, while paella de marisco is specifically seafood-based. Arroz del Senyoret is another related Alicante-style rice in which the seafood is peeled and fish is deboned for easier eating. Cheese, eggs, and mushrooms are not the defining replacement in this dish.