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cazuela de mariscos (colombian seafood stew) in a white bowl

Colombian Seafood Stew (Cazuela de Mariscos)

Cazuela de Mariscos aka Cartagenan Seafood Stew is a rich, delicious and creamy seafood stew that is quick to cook, but perfect for weekend entertaining.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Colombian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 850kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (unsalted)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup bell peppers chopped (use mix of colors)
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled and diced
  • 1 celery stalk chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ tablespoon sea salt
  • ½ tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk (canned)
  • ½ cup white wine Sauvignon Blanc
  • ½ cup fish stock
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 16 littleneck clams scrubbed
  • 2 pounds white fish cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped

Instructions

  • Thoroughly clean all seafood. For the clams soak them in water 10-15 minutes then brush them to make sure any sand and saltwater flavor is gone.
  • Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add the olive oil and butter.
  • Add the onions, peppers, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté, until tender (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add spices for the last two minutes.
  • Add the bay leaves, cream, fish stock, coconut milk; bring to a boil.
  • Add all the seafood and cover, reducing heat to a simmer and cook about 2-3 minutes until clams open. Remove from heat and discard any unopened shells.
  • Add the wine and tomato paste, mix well, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and parsley and serve hot

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Notes

If fish stock is unavailable make your own seafood version using the shrimp shells, water, celery, white onions, garlic, bay leaves and herbs.
Squid and mussels also make for good seafood options. Mussels can replace the clams or be eaten with them depending on preference and availability. ?

Nutrition

Calories: 850kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 66g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 436mg | Sodium: 1428mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5040IU | Vitamin C: 40.4mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 5.3mg
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