The Fideuà
Required Time
Ingredients preparation time ≈ 35 mns
Preparation time depends on the quantity of ingredients to be cut and therefore the number of people.
Cooking time ≈ 45 mins
The cooking time starts when the first ingredients are cooked.
Ingredients for 10 people
Langoustines 1 piece per person
We count one piece per person so that each guest has their langoustines on their plate.
Shrimp and/or prawns 1 or 2 pieces per person
You can opt for shrimp and/or prawns.
Cuttlefish / Squid 700 g
Mussels 600 g
Other fish and seafood as desired
Other pieces of fish (monkfish, tuna, swordfish, etc.) as well as seafood (clams, cockles, octopus, etc.) can be added to a fideuà.
Fish suquet (broth) between 2 and 3 liters
It's a broth made from fish, shellfish, and tomatoes. If you want to make it with fresh fish and seafood, consider purchasing them accordingly.
Fideuà pastas 1 kg bag
There are different sizes of pasta. The thickness varies. Choose pasta of size 3 or 4.
Tomatoes 3 or 4 pieces
We will grate the tomatoes to create a crushed tomato base.
Garlic 2 or 3 pieces
Olive oil
Only olive oil is used. Other types of vegetable oil are not used.
Paprika / Pimentón 2 or 3 tablespoons
Pimentón is actually the term used in Spain for paprika, also known as sweet pepper.
Saffron
A few strands of saffron are enough!
Salt & pepper
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The recipe: Instructions
Preparation of ingredients
Before starting a fideuà, you must prepare the ingredients that will make it up!
- Clean and grate the tomatoes to create a crushed tomato base.
- Finely chop the garlic.
- Clean and cut the seafood and fish if necessary. Remember to remove the skin from the squid to keep it tender and tasty after cooking.
Preparing fish suquet
Fish suquet, called suquet de peix in Valencian, is a broth made from various fish and shellfish. It is prepared using fresh fish and seafood, or with a base of fish stock. Please note that the ingredients mentioned here are not part of the list above. If you want to make it using fresh fish and seafood, purchase them accordingly.
- Add a little olive oil to a pot. Then start cooking an onion.
- Add fresh fish and seafood to sauté. You can add a little pimentón for extra flavor.
- Pour in the required liters of water. Add the fish stock if you don’t have fresh fish.
- Let it boil for at least 45 minutes.
- To keep only the broth, pass everything through a strainer.
Cooking the ingredients
The preparation of the fideuà begins now!
- Heat some olive oil in the pan. Then start cooking the cuttlefish, squid, and possibly fish if you’ve chosen to use any. Set everything aside after cooking.
- Add the shellfish (prawns, shrimp, and langoustines) to begin cooking. Set aside.
- Add the mussels and other shellfish. Let them open and then set them aside. Collect the cooking water in a container.
- Add the grated tomato base with the finely chopped garlic. Pour in the 2 tablespoons of pimentón. Stir and let it simmer over low heat.
- Add the fideuà pasta and the ingredients prepared above (except the shellfish). Stir everything together and let it cook for a few minutes.
- Pour about 2 liters of fish suquet into the pan. Add the saffron. Add the mussel water. Taste and season if necessary.
- Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes. Start with a high heat to bring the fish suquet to a boil. Then reduce the heat to finish cooking the pasta. As soon as the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat.
Rest time
When the pasta is cooked, turn off the heat and let the fideuà rest for a few minutes. You can cover it with aluminum foil or a suitable cloth. This will help finish cooking if it is not completely cooked in any places.
Good to know
Our recipe calls for specific seafood. However, you can use other fish and seafood such as cockles, swordfish, clams, etc.
It's ready! Enjoy your meal!
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