Description
Asopao de Mariscos is a hearty Puerto Rican seafood stew, rich with a tomato-based broth, rice, and a mix of fresh seafood like shrimp, squid, and clams. It’s a comforting dish perfect for gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 200 gr of clams
- 200 gr of squid rings
- 200 gr of shrimp
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 tbsp of tomato paste
- 1 tsp of paprika
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup of rice
- 4 cups of fish broth or water with fish bouillon
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add chopped tomato and tomato paste. Cook for a few minutes until the tomato breaks down.
- Stir in paprika, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release flavors.
- Add the rice and stir to coat with the sofrito mixture.
- Pour in the fish broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the clams, squid rings, and shrimp. Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- You can use any seafood mix available to you.
- Adjust the broth amount for a soupier or thicker consistency.
- Fresh cilantro adds brightness at the end but is optional.
- For a spicier version, add a bit of chili or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
