Portuguese Seafood Rice - Arroz de Marisco! Delicious, Traditional and You Can Make it at Home!

mixed seafood

🥗Healthier: shrimp and fish

💰Cheaper: canned seafood

Canned seafood is more affordable and still flavorful.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower price.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with fish sauce

Vegetable stock is lighter and more accessible.

Heat 6-8 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add diced onions and sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

Season with coarse ground salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper; mix well.

Add one can of tomato paste and stir for about a minute.

Pour in 4 cups of water and adjust for desired sauce consistency.

Add Frank's Red Hot Sauce to taste.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of butter until melted.

Add 2.5 cups of long grain rice and stir to combine.

Add the frozen seafood mix and clams, stirring gently to combine.

Lower heat and simmer until rice is cooked and seafood is heated through, adding more water if necessary.

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