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Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs

Name: Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Shrimp shells and heads, 1 lb; Onion, 1 small, roughly chopped; Garlic cloves, 2, smashed; Arborio rice, 1 cup; Olive oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 medium, finely chopped; Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams), 1 lb; White wine, 1/2 cup; Garlic cloves, 4, minced; Fresh parsley, 1/4 cup, chopped; Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped

Enjoy the authentic and flavorful essence of Portugal with this hearty arroz de marisco enriched with garlic and herbs.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 29, 2025

Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Seafood Stock

For the Rice

For the Seafood Mixture

For the Herb Finish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 402 kcal
Protein: 27.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 1.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1607 kcal
Protein: 109.6 g
Carbs: 196.7 g
Fat: 36.1 g
Fiber: 6.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Shrimp shells and heads 1 lb	50	10	0	0	0
Onion 1 small, roughly chopped	20	1	5	0	1
Garlic cloves 2, smashed	9	0.4	2	0	0.2
Arborio rice 1 cup	720	14	160	2	2
Olive oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	45	1	11	0	2
Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams) 1 lb	400	82	8	6	0
White wine 1/2 cup	100	0	5	0	0
Garlic cloves 4, minced	18	0.8	5	0	0.4
Fresh parsley 1/4 cup, chopped	4	0.3	0.6	0.1	0.4
Fresh cilantro 1/4 cup, chopped	1	0.1	0.1	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Seafood

1
Rinse the seafood
Rinse the seafood under cold water; set aside.
Tip: Ensure all seafood is fresh to avoid any unpleasant odors.
2
Combine seafood with marinade
Mix the seafood with white wine and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
3
Marinate
Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Stock

1
Add ingredients to pot
In a pot, add shrimp shells and heads, onion, and garlic.
Tip: The stock can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors.
2
Simmer
Fill with water to cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Strain stock
Strain and reserve the stock.

How to Make Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Rice Cooking
Sauté the chopped onions in olive oil until translucent, then stir in the Arborio rice. Add in the reserved seafood stock incrementally, cooking the rice slowly.
2
Seafood Integration
Add the marinated seafood and garlic to the rice. Cook gently until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.
3
Herbal Enhancement
Stir in the parsley and cilantro right before serving to brighten the flavors.