
Arroz Con Bogavante
Arroz con Bogavante is a traditional Spanish dish made with lobster and rice, cooked in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- Parsley (2 tablespoons, chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- White wine (1/2 cup)
- Fish stock (4 cups)
- Paprika (1 teaspoon)
- Saffron threads (1/2 teaspoon)
- Rice (2 cups)
- Bell pepper (1, diced)
- Tomato (2 medium, diced)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Onion (1 large, finely chopped)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Lobster (2 whole lobsters)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the lobsters and cook for 8-10 minutes, until they turn red. Remove from the pot and let them cool. Once cooled, remove the meat from the shells and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large paella pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and bell pepper to the pan, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, saffron threads, and paprika, coating the rice with the oil and spices.
- Pour in the fish stock and white wine, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped lobster meat to the pan, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let the arroz con bogavante rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 500 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 2g