Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsPortuCale Restaurant & BarArroz De Mariscos A Portuguesa Recipe

Arroz De Mariscos A Portuguesa Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Portuguese Seafood Rice (Lobster, Clams, Mussels, Shrimp, Scallops)

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Rice & Base

Vegetables & Aromatics

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Clean and prepare the lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare Parsley

    Chop the parsley leaves and set aside for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.

  2. 5

    Add Bell Pepper and Tomatoes

    Add the chopped bell pepper and tomatoes to the pot, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.

  3. 6

    Add Rice

    Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.

  4. 7

    Deglaze with Wine

    Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until the wine has mostly evaporated.

  5. 8

    Pour in Fish Stock

    Slowly add the fish stock to the pot, stirring gently. Bring to a simmer.

  6. 9

    Add Seafood

    Once the rice is halfway cooked (about 10 minutes), add the lobster, clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. Stir to combine.

  7. 10

    Season

    Add salt, black pepper, and paprika, and stir well. Cover the pot and let it cook for an additional 10 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the rice is tender.

Serving

  1. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

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