Arroz con Mariscos
A flavorful Puerto Rican-style seafood rice, similar to a less complicated version of Spanish paella. It's a one-pot meal brimming with various types of seafood, aromatic vegetables, and seasoned rice.
🧂 Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Sofrito
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 packet Sazón seasoning with achiote
- 1 tsp Adobo seasoning
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 cups Short-grain rice
- 4 cups Seafood broth or fish stock
- 1/2 lb Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 1/2 lb Scallops(sea scallops, halved if large)
- 1/2 lb Mussels(cleaned)
- 1/2 lb Clams(cleaned)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
- for serving Lime wedges
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 minutes - 2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sofrito, Sazón seasoning, Adobo seasoning, and tomato paste. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 3
Add the short-grain rice to the skillet and stir to coat the grains with the sofrito mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the rice is lightly toasted.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 4
Pour in the seafood broth or fish stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
⏱️ 15 minutes - 5
Arrange the shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams on top of the rice. Cover the skillet and continue to cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels and clams have opened.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 6
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard any mussels or clams that did not open. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
⏱️ 5 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of seafood broth and dry white wine.
- ✓Ensure your seafood is fresh and properly cleaned.
- ✓Don't overcook the seafood; it cooks quickly in the residual heat.
🔄 Variations
- Add other types of seafood like calamari or fish fillets.
- Include some peas or diced pimientos for added color and flavor.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.