Arroz de Marisco

Arroz de Marisco, or Seafood Rice Stew, is a highly flavorful and aromatic Portuguese-inspired dish. This version, prepared in the style of "Tia Gucci," brings the vibrant seaside flavors to your table in a rich and soupy consistency. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a lively family lunch, it combines tender seafood with perfectly cooked rice in a savory broth.

Ingredients

🫒 Sufficient Olive Oil for sautéing, generic, clear glass bottle
🧅 1 small onion, finely chopped
🧄 2 cloves of garlic, minced
🍃 1 bay leaf
🌶️ 1 small piri-piri, finely chopped
🍅 5 tablespoons tomato puree/pulp
🐟 1 Tilapia fillet, cut into pieces
🦐 Approx. 150-200g each Seafood Mix of mussels, small shrimp, and squid rings, shelled
🦪 Approx. 200-300g Mussels in shells
🧂 Salt
🍚 1/3 to 1/2 cup short-grain white rice
🍷 1/4 cup white wine
🧂 A sprinkle of Red Pepper Powder "Pimentão Doce" by "A Pimentinha"
🌿 A generous bunch of parsley
🐟 2 fish stock cubes by "Knorr" mixed with 2-3 cups water

Instructions

1- Heat the Pot:

• Place a black cast iron pot on a "Gorenje" induction hob and set the heat to medium.

2- Sauté Aromatics:

• Add olive oil to the preheated pot.
• Add chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped piri-piri, and bay leaf.
• Sauté until onions are translucent.

3- Incorporate Tomato Puree:

• Stir in the tomato puree with the aromatics.

4- Add Seafood Mix:

• Add tilapia pieces, squid rings, and shelled mussels and shrimp.
• Stir to incorporate.

5- Season the Mixture:

• Sprinkle with salt.

6- Add Mussels:

• Place the mussels with shells into the pot.

7- Add Rice:

• Sprinkle rice over the existing ingredients.

8- Enhance with Wine and Spices:

• Add the white wine followed by a sprinkle of red pepper powder.
• Toss in a few sprigs of parsley.

9- Pour Fish Stock:

• Pour in the fish stock mixture.

10- Simmer the Stew:

• Stir gently, reduce heat, and let it simmer until rice is al dente, achieving a soupy consistency.
• Taste and adjust salt before serving.

Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: Approximately 350 per serving
Proteins: Estimated at 30g per serving
Fats: Estimated at 10g per serving
Carbohydrates: Estimated at 30g per serving
Equipment: Gorenje Induction Hob, HORNSEY cast iron pot, wooden spoon, glass bowls, white serving plates/bowls, ladle, pot holder

Cooking Tips:

• Use less rice for a more broth-rich stew.
• Keep the soupy consistency by managing heat and liquid levels.
• Taste before serving.

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Arroz de Marisco