Arroz Negro - (Black Rice with Shellfish and Garlic Mayonnaise)

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	8

Ingredients:

16	large	shrimp - -- (abt 1 lb)
1 1/2	pounds	calamari
1/2	pound	cockles or manila clams
1	pound	mussels
6	tablespoons	extra-virgin olive oil
1	large	spanish onion -- cut 1/4 inch dice
2	medium	red bell peppers -- cut 1/4 inch dice
8	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
2	tablespoons	spanish paprika
2	tablespoons	squid ink
3	cups	short-grain rice
8	cups	fish stock -- homemade, canned or cubes
2	cups	chopped fresh tomatoes
1	cup	scallions
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
1	recipe	ajo aceite garlic mayonnaise -- see * note

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Ajo Aceite - (Garlic Mayonnaise For Rice)" recipe which is included in this collection. Peel shrimp, clean calamari and slice into 1/4-inch rings. Scrub cockles and debeard and scrub mussels. Set all shellfish aside. In an 18-inch to 22-inch paella pan, heat olive oil until smoking. Add onion, peppers, garlic and paprika and cook until softened, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add squid ink and rice and continue to cook, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add fish stock and bring to a boil. Arrange fish in pan and continue to cook, not stirring, for 18 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in tomatoes and scallions and season with salt and pepper. Serve with Ajo Aceite.