Arroz Caldoso
Arroz Caldoso is a traditional Spanish rice dish that is slowly cooked in seafood broth until the rice is tender and creamy
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup medium-grain rice
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound mussels scrubbed and bearded
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell peppers, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken or seafood broth, smoked paprika, and saffron threads. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and shrimp. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the shrimp are pink.
- Stir in the mussels and cook for 5 minutes more, or until the mussels are opened.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Tips
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken or seafood broth.
If you don't have saffron threads, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of ground saffron.
Be sure to discard any mussels that do not open.
Arroz Caldoso can be reheated the next day.
Variations
There are many different variations of Arroz Caldoso. Here are a few ideas:
Arroz Caldoso de Pollo: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with chicken instead of seafood.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Verduras: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with vegetables instead of seafood or chicken.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Langosta: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with lobster.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Cangrejo: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with crab.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Verduras: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with vegetables instead of seafood or chicken.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Langosta: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with lobster.
Gambar Arroz Caldoso de Cangrejo: This version of Arroz Caldoso is made with crab.
Nutrition
Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 23gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 203mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 921IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg
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