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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Pasta and Rice » Arroz Marinero (colombian-style Seafood Rice)

    Arroz Marinero (Colombian-Style Seafood Rice)

    Oct 28, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 6 Comments

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    This Seafood Rice is a filling a hearty dish. If you are a rice lover, you'll will want to make this Arroz con Mariscos recipe.

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    Arroz Marinero also known as Arroz con Mariscos is a traditional and popular rice dish from the Atlantic region of Colombia. It is made with a combination of seafood, vegetables and Colombian spices.

    Seafood rice ingredients

    seafood: I used shrimp, clams and white fish in my recipe, which are typical ingredients used to make the dish, but most people in Colombia also add squid, calamari, scallops and mussels to this dish. Feel free to use your favorite seafood combination for this rice recipe.

    rice: long grain white rice is my favorite for this dish.

    oil: neutral oil like vegetable or canola, you can use butter for a richer taste.

    herbs: cilantro and parsley, omit the cilantro if you don't like the taste.

    vegetables: onion, garlic, red bell pepper, carrots and peas.

    Seasoning: seafood stock, tomato paste, cumin, achiote and salt.

    You can find the exact amounts, cooking instructions and tips in the recipe card below.

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    Colombian-Style Seafood Rice Recipe

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 469 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
    • 1 ½ cups long grain white rice
    • 3 cups seafood stock
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 cup finely chopped white onion
    • 5 garlic cloves peeled and crushed
    • 1 red bell pepper diced
    • 1 green bell pepper diced
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon achiote powder
    • ½ cup of fresh cilantro finely chopped
    • 3 pounds of your favorite seafood: shrimp, fish, calamari, scallops, mussels, squid and /or clams
    • ½ cup frozen diced carrots
    • ½ cup frozen peas
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a saucepan, add the rice, stir until well coated and cook for about one minute stirring often. Add the seafood broth and salt, bring to a boil until the broth is evaporated, reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and set a side.
    • Heat the remaining oil over medium heat in a large sauce pan, add the onions, red bell pepper, green pepper and garlic, stir often and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 7 minutes.
    • Add the tomato paste, cumin, achiote powder, salt, pepper and half of the fresh cilantro. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the raw seafood, stir and cook for about 3 minutes.
    • Add the cooked rice, peas and carrots, mix well and cook until the seafood is cooked, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the remaining fresh cilantro, fresh parsley and serve.

    Notes

    *You can use fresh or frozen peas and carrots for this recipe.
    *Double the recipe if you are serving to a crowd.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 41gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2337mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2918IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg
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    This seafood rice is a wonderful dish for family gatherings or special parties because it is elegant, very easy to make, filling, and absolutely delicious.

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    As a Colombian, cooked plain white rice is a dish I can't live without. I eat and cook rice everyday and can't even begin to imagine serving a Colombian meal without a side of white rice. I am never without rice in my pantry. If I’m out of arroz, it means I need to go grocery shopping immediately! Rice is a versatile ingredient and very easy to cook.

    In Colombia we don't just eat plain rice, Colombian cuisine has a large repertoire of recipes using this delicious grain, some examples of them are: rice with chicken, rice with shrimp, rice with beans, rice with chorizo, rice soup, rice with pork and rice pudding among others.

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    I like to serve this Arroz Marinero (Seafood Rice) with patacones ( fried green plantain), tajadas de platano (fried ripe plantain), avocado slices, lime or lemon wedges, and ají picante (Colombian hot sauce) on the side.

    Buen provecho!

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    More rice dishes to try:

    Chicken and Rice (Arroz con Pollo)

    Rice with Angel Hair Pasta (Arroz con Fideos)

    Creamy Rice with Pork (Arroz Atollado)

    Rice with Coconut and Lentils (Arroz con Lentejas y Coco)

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

      April 11, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      This seafood rice looks so inviting to eat. I am not the biggest fan of rice if served alone but like this, just perfect.

      Reply
    2. Belinda @zomppa

      April 11, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      I simply adore seafood rices and rich flavorful dishes like this!

      Reply
    3. Angie@Angie's Recipes

      April 12, 2013 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      It reminds me of paella...yumm!

      Reply
    4. Chris

      April 15, 2013 at 2:56 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, that is such a gorgeous composition! Great colors, flavors and textures all woven together in one tapestry. Excellent job, Erica.

      Reply
    5. norma t.

      December 19, 2016 at 9:45 am

      5 stars
      OH GOD. Vivo en Canada y estoy encantada de haber encontrado todos esos tipicos
      platos colombianos, definitivamente es la major comida del mundo con todos sus sabores,
      Gracias poor compartir sus recetas.
      Por favor me dicen que es ajiote y conque lo puedo reemplazar.

      Reply
    6. LaTai

      January 01, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious! Thanks for sharing

      Reply

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