CATALAN FIDEUA
Steps:
- 1.Make the broth: Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add small shrimp, garlic, hot pepper, fennel, coriander, bay leaf and thyme. Season generously with salt and pepper, stir to coat and cook 2 minutes more. 2. Stir in tomato paste and cook 5 minutes, until mixture begins to look dry. Add fish bones, clams, 1 pound mussels and 8 cups water; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes. 3. Strain through a sturdy mesh sieve into another pot, pushing on solids with a wooden spoon. Discard solids and keep strained broth hot. Taste for salt. Broth should be well seasoned. (Can be made ahead, though eat it within 24 hours, or you can freeze it.) 4. Make the fideuà: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Put fideus noodles in a large roasting pan or baking sheet. (If using Italian pasta, break it into 2-inch lengths first.) Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over noodles and toss with hands to coat. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, turning with tongs if necessary, until noodles are golden brown. (May be done in advance.) 5. Place a cazuela or wide heavy pot on the stove. Add toasted noodles, pressing down a bit. Ladle 3 cups hot broth over noodles and bring to a boil. Push down on the noodles with a wooden spoon as they soften into the broth. Add saffron-infused water and cook for a minute, then stir to mix. Add enough hot broth to cover pasta by 1 inch. Lower heat and cook at a simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more broth (and adjust heat) if mixture dries out. 6. Scatter remaining 1 pound mussels over the top, then push them down until barely submerged. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until shells open. Turn off heat. The noodles should be cooked but firm, and the mixture a little soupy. 7. If using the large shell-on shrimp, season them and sauté in 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
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Jamil Malik
[email protected]This fideuà is a must-try for any seafood lover. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.
Eden Daomilas
[email protected]I would give this fideuà recipe a 5 out of 5 stars. It's a great dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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[email protected]This fideuà is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The noodles are cooked perfectly and the seafood is tender and flavorful.
denise cook
[email protected]I love that this fideuà is made with noodles instead of rice. It's a great way to change up the classic paella dish.
Asif Jee
[email protected]This fideuà is a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with guests.
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[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.
Pasan Milindu
[email protected]This fideuà was a complete disaster! The noodles were mushy and the seafood was overcooked.
Adriana Palmeria Alves
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it needed more garlic and pimentón.
Tyler Hobson
[email protected]The noodles in this fideuà were a bit overcooked, but the seafood was cooked perfectly.
Mnstazleena Imthiaz
[email protected]This fideuà was a little too salty for my taste, but I think that's because I used a bit too much pimentón.
Jayson Smith
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
Ricardo Aguilar
[email protected]I've never had fideuà before, but I'm definitely a fan now! The noodles are so much more interesting than rice and the broth is so flavorful.
eze godwin
[email protected]This fideuà is a great way to use up leftover seafood. I usually make it with shrimp, mussels, and calamari, but you can use any kind of seafood you like.
Muktar Raha
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the pimentón gives to this dish. It's a great way to add depth of flavor without using a lot of ingredients.
Sibaphiwe Zomo
[email protected]This was my first time making fideuà and it was easier than I thought! I used a mix of shrimp, mussels, and calamari and it was delicious. The noodles cooked evenly and the broth was very flavorful.
Jahed Chowdhury
[email protected]I've made this fideuà recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohamed Abdi
[email protected]This fideuà was a hit with my family! The seafood was cooked perfectly and the noodles were al dente. The broth was flavorful and had a nice smoky flavor from the pimentón.