Arroz de Peixe, Portuguese Fish and Tomato Rice
A loose, juicy tomato rice with chunks of white fish and prawns, a Portuguese Sunday favourite made cheap.
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £4.99 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
Warm the oil in a wide, deep pan. Cook the onion and pepper for 8 minutes until soft.
8 min - 2
Add the garlic and paprika, then the tomatoes and bay leaf. Simmer for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 3
Pour in the stock and bring to the boil. Stir in the rice and simmer for 10 minutes. It should still be soupy.
10 min - 4
Add the fish chunks and the prawns, pushing them under the liquid. Cook gently for 5 minutes until the fish is opaque and the prawns are pink.
5 min - 5
Take off the heat, remove the bay leaf and rest for 3 minutes. The rice will finish drinking up the juices.
3 min - 6
Scatter with coriander and serve in bowls with 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.