Spanish Pasta With Seafood (Fideua) Recipe

Name: Spanish Pasta With Seafood (Fideua)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 pound fideo or other very thin pasta, in 2-inch lengths or shorter; Salt and pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 pound cockles or small clams, well washed; 1 pound mussels, well washed; 1/2 cup stock (optional); 8 to 12 large shrimp, shells on; 4 to 8 sea scallops, cut in half through their equators; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound fideo or other very thin pasta, in 2-inch lengths or shorter
Salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 pound cockles or small clams, well washed
1 pound mussels, well washed
1/2 cup stock (optional)
8 to 12 large shrimp, shells on
4 to 8 sea scallops, cut in half through their equators
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Lemon wedges

1
Put oil in a skillet at least 12 inches across, and turn heat to medium-high.
2
A minute later add noodles; sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring almost constantly, until they darken.
3
Try to avoid letting more than a few pieces blacken.
4
Add saffron, paprika and garlic, and stir for a minute more.
5
Add clams and mussels and about 1/2 cup water (or stock) and continue to cook, stirring.
6
Depending on how much liquid the clams and mussels release, you may have to add a little more liquid.
7
Continue to cook and stir until the pasta is nearly tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Add shrimp and scallops and cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
9
Stir in parsley, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve with lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 pound fideo or other very thin pasta, in 2-inch lengths or shorter, Salt and pepper, 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, and more.

Yes, Spanish Pasta With Seafood (Fideua) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spanish Pasta With Seafood (Fideua)

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