Seafood Fideuà Recipe – Spanish Special
This Seafood Fideuà Recipe captures the essence of traditional Spanish cuisine, bringing the bold and vibrant flavors of Valencia straight to your table. Made with thin toasted noodles instead of rice, this dish blends fresh shrimp, mussels, and squid in a rich saffron-infused broth. Perfect for lovers of Mediterranean seafood dishes, Fideuà is aromatic, comforting, and ideal for gatherings or weekend feasts.
- Prep Time15 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Total Time45 min
Seafood Fideuà Ingredients:
- 250g fideo noodles
- 200g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g mussels or clams
- 150g squid, sliced into rings
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, grated or finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- A pinch of saffron threads (optional but traditional)
- 3 cups seafood broth
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Seafood Fideuà Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a wide pan and lightly toast the fideo noodles until golden; remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté onions until soft.
Add garlic and tomatoes; cook until the mixture thickens.
Stir in paprika and saffron.
Add squid and sauté until lightly cooked.
Return toasted noodles to the pan and mix well.
Pour in seafood broth and season with salt and pepper.
Spread noodles evenly and arrange shrimp and mussels on top.
Cook uncovered until the broth is absorbed and noodles are tender.
Allow the bottom to crisp slightly (socarrat effect).
Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Recipe Notes :
For authentic Spanish noodle paella, always toast the fideo noodles for extra depth.
Use high-quality seafood stock to enhance the rich Mediterranean flavors.
Add squid, prawns, or fish for customizable seafood variations.
Let the bottom crisp slightly to achieve the traditional socarrat texture.
Serve your Valencian seafood fideuà with lemon wedges for freshness.
