Arroz con bogavante is a Spanish rice dish made with lobster – a luxurious, indulgent dish that’s perfect for special occasions.
Start by cooking the lobster in a large pot of boiling water until fully cooked and bright red. Then take it out of the pot and let it cool.
Next, sauté chopped onion, garlic and bell pepper in a large pot or paella pan until soft. Add diced tomato and cook for a few minutes until it breaks down.
Add the rice and stir well to coat the grains in the oil and spices. Then add enough water or stock to cover everything, along with saffron, paprika, salt and pepper.
Once the liquid boils, lower the heat and return the lobster pieces to the pot. Simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick and cooks evenly.
Once the lobster rice is ready, garnish it with chopped parsley and serve hot. It’s rich and flavorful, with tender lobster and perfectly cooked rice, and popular in Spain’s coastal regions. It takes a little time and isn’t cheap, but it’s well worth it for a special occasion or a treat.