Arroz Negro

Name: Arroz Negro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb squid, chopped; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika; 2 cups Bomba rice; 2 tsp squid ink; 4 cups fish stock, warmed

A traditional Spanish seafood rice dish colored and flavored with squid ink, tender squid, and rich seafood stock.

45 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

SpanishDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinDairy-FreeGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lb squid, chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika
2 cups Bomba rice
2 tsp squid ink
4 cups fish stock, warmed

Instructions

1

Heat 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil in a wide pan or paella pan over medium heat.
2

Add 1 lb chopped squid and cook for 3 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer to a plate.
3

In the same pan, add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tsp sweet Spanish paprika, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Add 2 cups Bomba rice and stir for 2 minutes to coat the grains with oil and aromatics.
6

Dissolve 2 tsp squid ink into 4 cups warmed fish stock, then pour the mixture into the pan.
7

Return 1 lb chopped squid to the pan, bring to a simmer, and cook undisturbed for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
8

Remove from heat, cover with a clean towel, and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

What is Arroz Negro?

A traditional Spanish seafood rice dish colored and flavored with squid ink, tender squid, and rich seafood stock. This reference files it under Spanish dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 45 minutes start to finish.

How do I know when Arroz Negro is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Is Arroz Negro gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Arroz Negro is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the fish stock.

Does Arroz Negro contain shellfish?

Yes: 1 lb squid, chopped and 2 tsp squid ink. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Arroz Negro?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 52 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Serve it with

Setas a la Plancha side
White Bean and Roasted Pepper Salad salad
Alioli sauce
Horchata de Chufa drink

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