Arroz Con Mejillones Y Almejas Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientHealthy

Ingredients

 Mussels2 Pound
 Clam2 Pound
 Tomato1 Medium
 Olive oil1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Rice2 1⁄2 Cup (40 tbs)
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm)
 Water3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs)
 Parsley bunch1 Bunch (100 gm)
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 962 Calories from Fat 234

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g40.5%

Saturated Fat 3.9 g19.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 140.6 mg46.9%

Sodium 896.9 mg37.4%

Total Carbohydrates 110 g36.8%

Dietary Fiber 2.8 g11%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 65 g130.8%

Vitamin A 68.1% Vitamin C 142.6%

Calcium 23.8% Iron 240.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Heat cleaned mussels and clams over a moderate fire; shake pan occasionally until they open.
Remove shells, put shellfish aside, and strain the juice through a kitchen towel.
Measure juice and put it aside.
Put to boil in a separate pot enough water to make a total of 3 3/4 cups liquid.
Heat olive oil in a flat pan with the chopped garlic.
When the garlic begins to take oh color, put in the parsley, tomato, mussels, and clams.
Let it all fry for 2 minutes.
Add shellfish juice.
As soon as the juice begins to boil, add the rice, seasoning, and boiling water.
Cook over high flame until the rice begins to absorb the liquid.
Reduce flame and cook 10-15 minutes longer or until rice is done.
Let it rest 3-4 minutes before serving.
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