Arroz de Marisco (Seafood Rice)
Wet, soupy rice loaded with clams, shrimp, crab, and mussels in a tomato-saffron broth.
Why It Works
Unlike paella, this rice is intentionally soupy (malandrinho), so the seafood broth is the star. The shellfish steam open directly in the rice, infusing every grain.
Key Ingredients
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