how to cook incredible lobster rice | 19. typical spanish food | arroz con bogavante

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp and crab are more accessible and cost-effective alternatives.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock offers a lighter option while still adding flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric provides color and health benefits at a lower cost.

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

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

Stir in diced tomato and red bell pepper; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add paprika and saffron; mix well to combine.

Pour in white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half, about 2-3 minutes.

Add rice and stir to coat with the mixture.

Pour in fish stock and add bay leaf; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and add lobster pieces; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Check rice for doneness; add more stock if necessary.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes, covered.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

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