Cutteflish and crayfish “fideuá”

This recipe for cuttlefish and crayfish fideúa was originated in Gandía (Valencia). According to the legend, the selfishness showed by a patron who used to eat all the available rice, the ship's cook came up with an alternative based on noodles that turned out to be a gastronomic genius. We celebrate it with a fideuá just as good as the myth's.
  • 45 min
  • 2 persons
  • Difficulty Medium

Ingredients of the recipe

  • 200ml fish stock
  • 150g cuttlefish
  • 1/2 onion
  • Spices for paella
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1 glass of white wine
  • 1/2 carrot
  • 150g thin noodles
  • 100ml tomato sauce
  • 6 pcs. Grand Krust crawfish

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Nutritional information

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  • Proteins g
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  • Fats g

Step by Step of Recipe

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Step 1

In a frying pan, toast the noodles until golden with the help of a drizzle of olive oil.

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Step 2

In another paella pan, sauté the heads, claws, and shells removed from the crawfish. Add the onion and carrot in brunoise.

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Step 3

Add the fish stock and cook for 15 minutes.

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Step 4

Strain the mixture into a container and reserve.

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Step 5

In the empty paella, pour half a glass of wine to deglaze and bring out the flavors.

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Step 6

Add the cuttlefish and mark it. Then, add the tomato sauce and mix well.

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Step 7

Spread the paella spices and fry until the liquid disappears.

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Step 8

Finally, add the peeled crawfish, the noodles, and the strained broth.

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Step 9

Cook for 5 or 6 minutes and remove from heat. Let it rest for 5 more minutes and enjoy the delicious dish!

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