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Medium 40 min~410 kcal 6/10
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Arroz a Banda
A Valencian seafood rice cooked in rich fish stock with squid, shrimp, tomato, saffron, and paprika.
Medium⏱️ 52 min📖 1 min readServes 5~470 kcal🇪🇸 Spanish🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 34 min cook
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Timeline
Total 52 min- Prep18 min
- Cooking34 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the rice
- 360 gr Bomba rice
For cooking
- 1.1 litre Fish stock
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Saffron
For the seafood
- 250 gr Squid
- 300 gr Shrimp
For the sofrito
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Grated tomato
- 3 diş Garlic
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Sweet paprika
General
- 1.3 çay kaşığı(~6.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Steep the saffron in one ladle of hot fish stock.
- 2
Cook the garlic and grated tomato in olive oil for 8 minutes, until thickened.
8 min08:00 - 3
Add the squid and saute for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the bomba rice and sweet paprika to the pan and stir for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add the fish stock, saffron water, and salt, then spread the rice evenly.
- 6
Cook the arroz a banda over medium heat for 16 minutes without stirring.
16 min16:00 - 7
Arrange the shrimp on top, cook for another 6-7 minutes, and serve with lemon.
7 min07:00
💡 Tip: If your fish stock is weak, saute 1 cup of shrimp shells for 6 minutes and add them to the stock; supermarket-style prepared stock turns this dish into plain rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve arroz a banda in a wide pan with optional lemon wedges and garlic aioli made without yogurt.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~470
kcal calories
24
g protein
58
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 49%Fat 31%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Arroz a Banda make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Arroz a Banda take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 34 minutes; 52 minutes in total.Is Arroz a Banda difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Arroz a Banda have?
Approximately 470 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 58g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Arroz a Banda contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Arroz a Banda belong to?
This recipe belongs to Spanish cuisine.How many ingredients does Arroz a Banda need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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