Start 2025 in style with this Portuguese seafood rice

Description/Ingredients/Links:
Celebrate the New Year with a dish that’s as festive as the night before: Portuguese Arroz de Marisco. This versatile seafood rice recipe is a perfect reflection of Portugal’s rich culinary heritage, blending fresh shellfish like prawns, clams, and crab with a creamy, aromatic rice base. Whether you’re recovering from a night of partying or hosting a family brunch, this dish is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
What makes it special? There’s no strict rule for the seafood—you can use whatever is available, making it an ideal choice for any budget or occasion. In this video, I’ll guide you through every step, from building the flavorful tomato and white wine base to perfectly cooking the seafood for that tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a meal that transforms your New Year’s Day into a delicious celebration of flavor, comfort, and tradition

Portuguese Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice)
Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
For the Base:
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 2 large ripe tomatoes(or 200 g canned tomatoes)
• 1 Tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Tsp Fish Sauce
• 1 Bunch parsley stems
• 2 bay leaf
• 150 ml white wine
• 1 chilli (optional)
• 1l prawn stock
• 350 g Arborio rice or other medium-grain rice
• Salt

For the Seafood:
• 500 g peeled prawns
• 500 g cockles
• 200 g crab meat
• 5/6 Shelled prawns for decorating
For Seasoning and Garnish:
• 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges for serving