Fidegua (Paella with Shrimp Squid and Seafood)

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins
 400g (14 oz) fideo noodles or thin spaghetti broken into 1-2 inch pieces
 200g (7 oz) squid, cleaned and cut into rings
 200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
 200g (7 oz) mussels, cleaned and debearded
 200g (7 oz) clams, cleaned
 1 liter (4 cups) fish or seafood broth
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 1 large tomato, grated
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
 A pinch of saffron threads
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Lemon wedges, for serving
 Parsley, chopped, for garnish
 Aioli, for serving (optional)
1

Prepare the Seafood and Broth:

Heat the fish or seafood broth in a pot and infuse it with saffron. Keep warm on low heat.

2

Sauté Vegetables:

In a large flat skillet or a paella pan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent

3

Cook Squid:

Add the squid rings to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until slightly tender.

4

Add Noodles and Tomato:

Stir in the fideo noodles and grated tomato, coating them well with the pan mixture. Sprinkle paprika over the noodles and stir to combine.

5

Add Broth:

Pour the warm saffron-infused broth over the noodles. Make sure the liquid covers the noodles. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Add Shellfish and Shrimp:

When the noodles are halfway cooked (about 5 minutes), add the clams, mussels, and shrimp. Distribute them evenly throughout the pan.

7

Cook the Fideuà:

Cook until the noodles are tender, the seafood is cooked, and most of the liquid has been absorbed by the noodles, about 10 more minutes.

8

Rest:

Remove the pan from heat and cover with a lid or foil. Let it rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

9

Serve:

Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Provide aioli on the side if desired.

Ingredients

 400g (14 oz) fideo noodles or thin spaghetti broken into 1-2 inch pieces
 200g (7 oz) squid, cleaned and cut into rings
 200g (7 oz) shrimp, peeled and deveined
 200g (7 oz) mussels, cleaned and debearded
 200g (7 oz) clams, cleaned
 1 liter (4 cups) fish or seafood broth
 1 onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 red bell pepper, sliced
 1 large tomato, grated
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 1 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
 A pinch of saffron threads
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Lemon wedges, for serving
 Parsley, chopped, for garnish
 Aioli, for serving (optional)

Directions

1

Prepare the Seafood and Broth:

Heat the fish or seafood broth in a pot and infuse it with saffron. Keep warm on low heat.

2

Sauté Vegetables:

In a large flat skillet or a paella pan, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the onion is translucent

3

Cook Squid:

Add the squid rings to the pan and sauté for a few minutes until slightly tender.

4

Add Noodles and Tomato:

Stir in the fideo noodles and grated tomato, coating them well with the pan mixture. Sprinkle paprika over the noodles and stir to combine.

5

Add Broth:

Pour the warm saffron-infused broth over the noodles. Make sure the liquid covers the noodles. Season with salt and pepper.

6

Add Shellfish and Shrimp:

When the noodles are halfway cooked (about 5 minutes), add the clams, mussels, and shrimp. Distribute them evenly throughout the pan.

7

Cook the Fideuà:

Cook until the noodles are tender, the seafood is cooked, and most of the liquid has been absorbed by the noodles, about 10 more minutes.

8

Rest:

Remove the pan from heat and cover with a lid or foil. Let it rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

9

Serve:

Serve hot garnished with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Provide aioli on the side if desired.

Fidegua (Paella with Shrimp Squid and Seafood)
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