Arroz de Marisco da Nazaré (Portuguese Soupy Tomato, Cilantro & White Wine Seafood Rice) – Authentic Portugal Recipe
Named one of Portugal’s 7 Gastronomic Wonders: a luscious, soupy terracotta pot of seafood rice and fresh cilantro.
- Country of Origin
- 🇵🇹 Portugal (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Plump shrimp, Mussels, And white fish, Bunches of fresh cilantro, Dry white wine
Ingredients for Arroz de Marisco da Nazaré (Portuguese Soupy Tomato, Cilantro & White Wine Seafood Rice) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) plump shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mussels, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and white fish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with bunches of fresh cilantro
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Portugal seasoning (dry white wine, garlic, piri-piri touch, olive oil)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide, heavy-bottomed pot or deep skillet over medium heat; sauté the onion, garlic, and bunches of fresh cilantro until golden.
- Add dry white wine, garlic, piri-piri touch, olive oil along with plump shrimp and mussels, searing for 4–5 minutes to build savory depth.
- Stir in the rinsed grains/rice so every grain is coated in the spiced oil, then pour in warm stock.
- Bring to a simmer, cover tightly with a lid, and cook on low heat for 18–20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and tender.
- Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, fluff gently with a fork, and garnish with and white fish.