Arroz de Marisco is a seafood classic from the Portuguese Cuisine. It usually comprises of a variety of shellfish, peppers, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and short-grain rice making an indulgent and delicious dish.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large white onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tsp red chilli, minced (optional)
100g coriander, finely chopped
800g frozen seafood
200g bomba rice, washed and drained
700ml seafood stock
METHOD
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a saucepan and add your chopped onion along with the minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes over medium heat, stirring continuously.
Add the chopped tomatoes and the minced red chili, stir, then add the chopped coriander to the saucepan and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add the frozen seafood, bomba rice and the hot seafood stock to the pan, stir, and let it boil for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, lower the heat to medium heat, put the lid on the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes until the rice is soft.
Your seafood rice is ready to eat/serve.