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Rizi Me Thalassina

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Rizi Me Thalassina is a classic Greek seafood rice dish made with short-grain rice and a mix of shrimp, mussels, and calamari, all simmered in a savory tomato-based broth. It’s a one-pan Mediterranean meal that’s rich, aromatic, and packed with coastal flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup short-grain rice (Arborio or Carolina)
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned
  • 1/2 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 cup canned)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups fish stock or vegetable broth (warm)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Red chili flakes (optional, to taste)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes a thick sauce.
  4. Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes to coat the grains.
  5. Pour in the white wine and simmer until it has mostly evaporated.
  6. Begin adding warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring regularly and letting the liquid absorb before adding more. Continue for 10–12 minutes.
  7. Add the shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Stir gently and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the rice is tender.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Let rest for 5 minutes off heat.
  9. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Use thawed and well-drained frozen seafood if fresh is not available.
  • Do not stir too frequently after adding seafood to avoid breaking it up.
  • Fish stock enhances the seafood flavor, but vegetable broth works too.
  • Don’t overcook the seafood—watch closely for doneness.

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