Wholesome seafood pilaf comfort
Fragrant rice simmered with a mix of seafood—shrimp, mussels, maybe fish flakes—blended with onion, garlic, herbs and a splash of lemon; seafood flavor that feels like home in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 500 g mixed seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid, octopus, crab meat)
- 250 g rice
- 550 ml water for the rice
- 50 ml water for the seafood
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sweet paprika
- Oregano
- Olive oil
Preparation for the Rice
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add one of the chopped onions and the carrot, and sauté until softened.
- Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the water and a pinch of salt.
- Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice absorbs all the liquid. For softer rice, add a bit more water and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Preparation for the Seafood
- In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the other chopped onion and the garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 2 minutes. Pour in the water and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the mixed seafood, pepper, sweet paprika, oregano, and salt. Cook for an additional 10 minutes. Add a little extra water if needed.
This seafood pilaf brings together the fresh flavors of the sea with the comforting warmth of rice—a perfect dish for a cozy, Mediterranean-inspired meal. Enjoy every bite!
Flavorful seafood grain harmony
Soft, fluffy rice kisses each piece of seafood, while the aromatics of onion and garlic weave throughout—a texture contrast that sings with every bite.
Savory seafood herb brightness
Fresh parsley, dill or mint, plus a hint of lemon and olive oil finish the dish; herbs unwind the richness and lift the seafood to light elegance.
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