Arroz con Almejas Recipe (Rice with Clams)

Arroz con almejas (English: Rice with clams) is an easy seafood recipe with only very few ingredients.

This, on the other hand; however, also means that you need to use very high-quality ingredients. Good clams and fish stock make the difference!

You can either prepare the fish stock yourself or opt for already made fish stock.

How to prepare Arroz con Almejas (Rice with Clams)

First, put the clams in cold water with salt. Make sure that all clams are closed and throw away the open ones.

Leave them for at least half an hour in the water to remove all sand on the inside.

Afterward, chop the garlic and the spring onion and sauté over low heat.

Add two tablespoons of tomato sauce (tomate frito in Spain) and the saffron and let it sauté for a moment before adding the rice.

Now, add the fish stock and some sea salt and let it cook for ten minutes over moderate heat.

After ten minutes, add the clams to the pan and cook everything for another five minutes.

Leave the rice, and the clams rest for three to five minutes.

If you want, sprinkle with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

Enjoy your homemade Spanish rice with clams (array con almejas).