Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in
Soup Recipes
Quick and flavorful seafood rice recipe, is a delicious, easy-to-make dish combining shrimp, fresh tomatoes, rice, and vibrant spices.
| Preparation time | 10 min |
| Cooking Time | 30 min |
| Ready In | 40 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 Servings |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
| Calories | 421 kcal |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
Ingredients
1 package of seafood mix 5.3 oz (150g) shrimp meat 10.5 oz (300g) fresh tomatoes (or crushed tomatoes) 7 oz (200g) Carolino rice (or another short-grain rice) 2 1/2 cups (620ml) seafood cooking broth Olive oil (as needed) 1/2 green bell pepper 1 onion 3 garlic cloves Salt (to taste) Chili flakes (to taste) Fresh coriander (for garnish)
Preparation
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the seafood mix and shrimp meat for no more than 2–3 minutes. Drain and reserve the cooking broth.
- In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, sliced bell pepper, chili flakes, and the reserved seafood broth. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
- Stir in the seafood mix, mix well with the sauce, and let it cook for another 2 minutes or until the rice reaches the desired texture.
- If needed, add more broth and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped coriander.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Coisas Minhas e da Cozinha
Recommended Cook Book
Want to master more authentic Portuguese dishes? I learned so many cooking techniques from Taste Portugal 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes—it’s a staple in our kitchen and the perfect companion to the recipes on this site.
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