Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs
A seafood-infused Portuguese rice dish
Enjoy the authentic and flavorful essence of Portugal with this hearty arroz de marisco enriched with garlic and herbs.
- 1 h 30 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Seafood Stock
For the Rice
For the Seafood Mixture
For the Herb Finish
Preparation
Marinating the Seafood
Rinse the seafood
Rinse the seafood under cold water; set aside.
Ensure all seafood is fresh to avoid any unpleasant odors.
Combine seafood with marinade
Mix the seafood with white wine and 2 cloves of minced garlic.
Marinate
Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Preparing the Stock
Add ingredients to pot
In a pot, add shrimp shells and heads, onion, and garlic.
The stock can be made a day ahead for deeper flavors.
Simmer
Fill with water to cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain stock
Strain and reserve the stock.
Cooking Process
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.
Seafood Integration
Add the marinated seafood and garlic to the rice. Cook gently until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.
Herbal Enhancement
Stir in the parsley and cilantro right before serving to brighten the flavors.
Plating & Serving
Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs
Rustic Portuguese Arroz de Marisco with Garlic and Herbs
Plating & Serving
Serve the arroz de marisco in wide bowls, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, placing the seafood artfully atop the rice.