Arroz de Miolo de Amêijoas – Portuguese Clam Rice

clams

💰Cheaper: mussels

Mussels are more affordable and have a similar texture.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is less expensive and works well for cooking.

parsley

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Cilantro is often cheaper and can provide a fresh flavor.

Soak clams in water for 30 minutes to remove sand.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomato, red pepper, and paprika; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Add rice to the pot and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in white wine and allow to simmer until mostly evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.

Add clams, water, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and clams open, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with lemon wedges and additional parsley.

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