Here is a recipe for a delicious fish and prawn rice:
Ingredients:
- 400 g bomba rice
- 200 g shrimps
- 400 g white fish (hake, monkfish, etc.), cut into pieces
- 1 litre fish stock (you can use homemade or prepared stock)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 ripe tomato, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- A few strands of saffron (optional)
- 1 glass of white wine
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the fish stock (if you don't already have it).:
- Use fish heads and bones, together with an onion, a carrot, a leek and a bay leaf. Boil everything in water for about 30-40 minutes and strain the broth. Set aside hot.
- Prepare the prawns:
- Peel the prawns and set the bodies aside. Use the shells and heads to make a stir-fry and then add a little water to make a prawn stock which you can add to the fish stock.
- Sofrito:
- In a paella pan or large frying pan, heat a good splash of extra virgin olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté over medium heat until transparent.
- Add the chopped red pepper and chopped garlic cloves, and cook until the pepper is tender.
- Add the grated tomato and cook until the sofrito is reduced and the mixture is thick.
- Add the rice:
- Add the rice to the paella pan and stir well so that it soaks up the sofrito.
- Cook the rice for a couple of minutes to toast it lightly.
- Add the paprika and wine:
- Add the sweet paprika and stir quickly so that it does not burn.
- Pour in the white wine and allow the alcohol to evaporate.
- Add the broth:
- Add the hot fish stock (about 1 litre) and the saffron threads (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to the boil and then reduce the heat, simmering over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- Add the fish and prawns:
- Add the reserved fish pieces and prawns, distributing them evenly in the paella pan.
- Cook for a further 8-10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the stock. If necessary, add a little more hot stock.
- Rest:
- Remove the paella pan from the heat and leave the rice to stand for a few minutes.
- Serve:
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Enjoy your fish and prawn rice, a delicious dish full of sea flavour!
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