Low Fat Arroz con Mariscos

Delight in the vibrant flavors of *Low Fat Arroz con Mariscos*, a healthier take on the classic Spanish-Latin seafood rice dish. This recipe transforms traditional comfort food into a guilt-free indulgence by using olive oil and nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh shrimp, mussels, calamari, and sweet peas. Arborio rice soaks up a fragrant broth infused with smoky paprika, earthy turmeric, and a touch of tomato paste, creating a perfectly creamy base without added fats. A medley of colorful vegetables and a finish of fresh parsley and bright lemon wedges elevate this dish to a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Ready in just an hour, this light but satisfying recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Serve this flavorful, low-fat version of *Arroz con Mariscos* hot and watch it quickly become a crowd favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
• 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced Garlic
• 1.5 cups Arborio rice
• 4 cups Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 0.5 pound, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 0.5 pound, cleaned and debearded Mussels
• 0.25 pound, cut into rings Calamari
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh parsley
• 2 whole, for serving Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep pan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and diced red bell pepper, sauté for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the arborio rice, stirring well to coat each grain with the oil and vegetable mixture.

Step 5

Pour in the low-sodium broth, followed by the tomato paste, paprika, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Once the rice is nearly cooked, gently fold in the shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Cover and cook for an additional 7 minutes or until the seafood is cooked and the mussels have opened.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas, allowing them to heat through for about 3 minutes.

Step 9

Remove from heat, discard the bay leaves, and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.

Step 10

Serve the arroz con mariscos hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1882.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	974.6

Total Fat 20.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 298.2mg	0%
Sodium 1843.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g	0%
Total Sugars 25.2g
Protein 44.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 243.0mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 1807.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.3%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 62.4%