Arroz de Marisco (Portuguese Seafood Rice)
A wet, brothy tomato rice packed with prawns, mussels and hake, finished with plenty of coriander and lemon.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.58 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide, deep pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion and pepper for 10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic, paprika and bay leaves and cook for 1 minute.
10 min - 2
Add the tomatoes and wine and let it bubble for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
5 min - 3
Crumble in the stock cube, pour in the hot water and bring to the boil. Stir in the rice and simmer for 12 minutes, stirring now and then, until nearly cooked. It should stay loose and soupy.
12 min - 4
Nestle the hake, prawns and mussels into the rice. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, until the prawns are pink and the mussels have opened. Throw away any mussels that stay closed.
5 min - 5
Turn off the heat, stir in most of the coriander and leave to rest for 3 minutes.
3 min - 6
Serve in wide bowls with the rest of the coriander and lemon wedges.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
