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Peruvian Arroz con Mariscos

One-pan seafood rice with shrimp, mussels, and white fish in a cilantro-tomato broth. Ready in under 45 minutes with bold, coastal flavor.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
42g
Peruvian Arroz con Mariscos
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat seafood dry. Season shrimp, fish, and mussels with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large paella pan or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, ~90 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, ~4 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add garlic and cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in rice, coating well with oil. Toast for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

  6. Step 6

    Pour in tomato and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium-low.

  7. Step 7

    Simmer uncovered 15 minutes until rice is almost tender and liquid reduces.

  8. Step 8

    Nestle fish pieces and shrimp into rice. Arrange mussels on top, shell-side up.

  9. Step 9

    Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes until mussels open and shrimp turns opaque.

  10. Step 10

    Discard any unopened mussels. Scatter cilantro over the top and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch paella pan or large skillet
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

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