Zarzuela de Mariscos is a celebratory Spanish seafood stew that brings the coast of Spain to your dining table. This dish features a rich, aromatic base of smoked ham, garlic, and onions, deepened with dry sherry and white wine. The star ingredients are a luxurious mix of swordfish, mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat, all simmered in a saffron-kissed broth. The result is a tender, flavorful stew with complex layers of smoke, spice, and briny sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with yellow rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
Zarzuelo De Mariscos (Spicy Shellfish Stews
Description
Zarzuela de Mariscos is a celebratory Spanish seafood stew that brings the coast of Spain to your dining table. This dish features a rich, aromatic base of smoked ham, garlic, and onions, deepened with dry sherry and white wine. The star ingredients are a luxurious mix of swordfish, mussels, clams, lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat, all simmered in a saffron-kissed broth. The result is a tender, flavorful stew with complex layers of smoke, spice, and briny sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a hearty weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with yellow rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil until fragrant over low heat.
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Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and smoked ham. Cook, stirring occasionally, for several minutes until the onion is tender.
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Stir in the tomatoes, bay leaf, pimientos, and oregano. Cook until the mixture has thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Add the swordfish chunks, sherry, white wine, fish stock, salt, and saffron. Stir to blend and bring to a boil uncovered over high heat.
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Add the mussels and clams. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the shells begin to open.
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Add the lobster, shrimp, scallops, and crabmeat. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the seafood is opaque and cooked through.
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Remove and discard any mussels or clams that have not opened.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
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Transfer the stew to a serving bowl. Garnish with minced parsley and serve hot with lime or lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 162.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10.2g16%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 8.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.5g6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 3.2g7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
