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Toasted Noodles with Shrimp (Rossejat de Fideus)
Rossejat de fideus is similar to paella, but instead of rice uses slender noodles that have been toasted until richly browned. We use capellini pasta (also called angel hair) and break it by hand into rough 1-inch pieces (do this over a bowl to keep the pieces contained). Toasting brings out the nutty-wheaty notes of the pasta, which then is simmered in broth instead of water. You will need a broiler-safe 12-inch skillet for this recipe, as the noodles are first cooked on the stovetop, then browned under the broiler. This dish is traditionally served with aioli, a garlicky mayonnaise; we make a quick, extra-lemony version using store-bought mayonnaise.
4
Servings
Don't use regular paprika. Smoked paprika gives this dish a very Spanish flavor profile. Before broiling the noodles, make sure most of the liquid has been absorbed; too much moisture in the pan will prevent the surface from crisping and browning. Don't forget that the skillet handle will be hot after broiling; use a potholder or oven mitt.
35 minutes
Ingredients
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½
cup mayonnaise
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1
teaspoon grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Directions
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01In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon zest and juice and the grated garlic. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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GET DIGITAL & PRINTAgree that the sauce wasn't exactly perfect, but it did add. My family LOVED the dish overall. I replaced 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika with hot smoked paprika. The heat was nice and made you appreciate the sauce more.
This had a lot of potential but it had a strong aftertaste (raw garlic and large amounts of lemon maybe?) that tasted almost chemically.