ecuadorian seafood rice (arroz marinero)
Similar to a Spanish paella, this Ecuadorian version uses long grain rice instead of short, achiote (annatto) for color instead of saffron, only seafood rather than a combination of seafood and chorizo/chicken, and a huge amount of garlic. This recipe is by Layla Pujol of Laylita.com, a cook and cookbook author who grew up in Ecuador and now lives in Seattle. She suggests using small peeled shrimp and some very large ones, left unpeeled, to add flavor and visual appeal.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR THE RICE:
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped fine
- 1 clove garlic,minced
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups seafood stock or seafood broth
- FOR THE SEAFOOD RICE:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 2 garlic heads, cloves from, peeled and crushed
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon achiote powder
- 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 pounds assorted seafood: shrimp, calamari, mussels, clams, bay scallops
- TO SERVE:
- avacado slices
- onion curtido or salad
- hot sauce
- lime wedges
- green plantain chips
How To Make ecuadorian seafood rice (arroz marinero)
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Step 1In a pot with a lid, cook 2 tablespoons onion and clove of minced garlic clove in oil until soft.
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Step 2Add rice and mix until all rice is coated with oil. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Allow to boil without the lid until the liquid has been mostly absorbed, then reduce heat to lowest setting, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15 minutes, till the rice is tender but firm. Set aside.
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Step 3In a large saute pan, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat, add onions and crushed garlic and cook and stir until onions are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
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Step 4Add cumin, achiote powder, salt and pepper, diced bell pepper and half of the cilantro. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring often.
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Step 5Add the seafood, starting with that which needs more time to cook, such as large shrimp, clams and mussels, then add smaller shrimp, calamari, and scallops.
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Step 6Stir in the rice, mix well and cook until seafood is done, about 5 minutes more.
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Step 7Serve with thick green plantain chips, onion salad, avocado slices, lime and hot sauce.
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