Best Portuguese Food!! 🦞 SEAFOOD MOUNTAIN + Lobster Rice in Matosinhos, Portugal!

lobster

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: crab

Shrimp offers a similar seafood flavor at a lower cost.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar provides acidity without alcohol.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and often more accessible.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative with a neutral flavor.

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

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

Stir in diced bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Add rice, stirring to coat in the mixture for 1-2 minutes.

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

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

Meanwhile, cook lobster separately in boiling water until bright red, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove lobster from the shell and chop into bite-sized pieces.

Once rice is cooked, fold in lobster meat and paprika; season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges before serving.

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