This rice dish is reminiscent of the Spanish Paella. It is popular along the coast of Mexico, most typically in region known as Tabasco which is rich with rice and seafood.

You can use whatever seafood you wish in this recipe.

Rice with Seafood or Arroz con Mariscos - Easy Mexican Recipe For Mexican Main Course

• 2 cups long-grained rice
• 2 lb octopus (cleaned)
• 1 lb clams (in shell)
• 1 lb fish fillets
• 12 medium shrimps in shells
• 1 cup water
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup oil
• 3 cup hot water
• 1 spring parsley
• 2 tsp salt
• 3 chile poblanos (roasted - membranes removed & cut into strips)

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• Use a pressure cooker to cook the octopus using 1/2 cup of water for 10 mins or till tender
• Alternatively: use a pot with 6 cups water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 45 to 60 mins
• Drain octopus, cut off any suckers and thick skin
• Cut octopus into pieces and set aside
• Steam clams in remaining 1/2 cup water in a covered pot just till they open
• Strain, reserve juices and set aside
• In a blender, puree garlic, onion and tomatoes, strain and set aside
• heat oil in small paella pan or large casserole dish
• Add rice and saute till grains separate
• Drain off excess oil
• Add pureed tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly for 2 more mins
• Add hot water, juice of clams and parsley and salt
• When mixture come to a boil, add shrimp, fish and clams
• Cook, covered over low heat for 10 mins
• Adjust seasoning
• Add octopus and chiles poblanos
• Cook, covered for 10 mins or till rice is tender but not mushy
• If necessary, add more water

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