COPPER🇨🇻 Cabo Verde
Arroz de marisco recipe
Savor the taste of Cabo Verde with this seafood delight!
Ingredients
- 300 g rice
- 800 ml water
- 400 g mixed seafood
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ½ teaspoon black pepper
How to make Arroz de marisco
- Chop 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1 bell pepper, and 1 tomato into small pieces before starting.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Sauté the chopped onion for 2 minutes until it becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it breaks down, about 1 minute.
- Add 1 cup of rice and stir for 2 minutes to lightly toast the rice grains.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of black pepper.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, add 400 g of mixed seafood, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice and seafood mixture gently with a fork before serving to combine well.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
What is Arroz de marisco?
Arroz de marisco is a traditional dish from Cabo Verde, simmered in one pot, and takes about 50 minutes from start to finish. It is built around mixed seafood and rice. The recipe below uses 11 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Arroz de marisco take?
At 50 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. The method runs to 11 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Arroz de marisco?
Using a variety of seafood enhances flavor and texture.
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