Fideuà (Classic Spanish Seafood Noodle Dish)

Noodle-based seafood dish similar to paella.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 300 g fideuà noodles or short vermicelli

• 300 g squid or cuttlefish, cleaned and sliced

• 300 g prawns or shrimp, peeled

• 200 g clams or mussels, cleaned

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 ripe tomato, grated or chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 liter fish or seafood stock

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the sofrito:

   • Heat olive oil in a wide paella pan.

   • Sauté onion, garlic, and red pepper until soft.

   • Add grated tomato and cook until reduced.

2. Cook seafood:

   • Add squid or cuttlefish and sauté 3–4 minutes until slightly firm.

   • Stir in prawns and cook briefly.

3. Add noodles and seasoning:

   • Add fideuà noodles and smoked paprika, stirring to coat with the sofrito.

4. Add stock:

   • Pour in fish or seafood stock, season with salt and pepper.

   • Simmer over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, then reduce heat and cook another 8–10 minutes until noodles absorb most of the liquid.

5. Add shellfish:

   • During the last few minutes, add clams or mussels, allowing them to open as the noodles finish cooking.

6. Serve:

   • Remove from heat, let rest 2 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve as a main course with a fresh salad.

• Pair with dry white wine or rosé.

• Enjoy as part of Spanish tapas or seafood feasts.