Seafood Pilaf

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

1. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add one of the chopped onions and the carrot, and sauté until softened.
2. Add the rice and sauté for 1 minute. Then, add the water and a pinch of salt.
3. 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

1. In a separate pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the other chopped onion and the garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the tomatoes and sauté for another 2 minutes. Pour in the water and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
3. 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!