Arroz de Marisco is Portugal’s soulful answer to paella — a soupy, saffron-kissed rice that cradles shrimp, clams, mussels and whatever the tide brings in. Unlike drier Spanish rice dishes, it stays loose and brothy, meant to be eaten with a spoon rather than a fork.
Built on a shellfish stock simmered from the shells, it carries the ocean in every grain. A weekend favorite at beach-town tables, it is ladled into wide bowls with lemon wedges and a glass of vinho verde, gathering family around one generous pot.
Perfect rice is the foundation here — our How to Cook Perfect Rice Every Time covers ratios, rinsing, and resting.


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