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Fideuà, and where to source it

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It is paella's noodle cousin, and the flavor starts by toasting the little fideos in oil until they are deep golden before any liquid goes in, which gives the dish its nutty backbone. Like paella, you do not stir once the stock is in, so the noodles stand up on their ends and the bottom catches into a socarrat crust.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep25 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineSpanish
Cost$$$
Vegan
Contains  gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Fideo noodles
Short thin noodles toasted dark before cooking; that toast is the flavor. Angel hair broken up works too.
12 oz
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Mixed seafood
Shrimp, squid, and mussels layered in near the end so they stay tender. Wild-caught seafood is sweetest.
1.5 lb
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Sofrito
Onion, garlic, and tomato cooked down as the base. Fresh aromatics, bought local.
to taste
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Seafood stock
A good shellfish stock is the cooking liquid and half the flavor. Homemade from the shells is best.
4 cups
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Saffron and paprika
Saffron for perfume and smoked paprika for color and depth.
to taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
The Method
  1. Toast the noodlesToast the fideos in olive oil until deep golden and nutty, then set aside.
  2. Build the sofritoCook the sofrito with saffron and smoked paprika until jammy in a wide pan.
  3. Add stock and noodlesAdd the hot stock and toasted noodles, spread them flat, and do not stir.
  4. Crisp and restNestle the seafood in near the end, let the base catch into socarrat, and rest before serving with alioli.
The Toolkit

Paella pan · Wooden spoon · Stock pot

Straight Answers
Can you make Fideuà in an air fryer? — Sometimes

Sometimes — if the pieces are small and cooked dry, an air fryer can handle it in a single layer; anything saucy or liquid needs a pan. When in doubt, the stovetop or oven is the safe call.

Can you freeze Fideuà? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Fideuà ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Fideuà gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free pasta or noodle (check the other labels too).

Is Fideuà vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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