Cazuela de Mariscos
Cazuela de Mariscos is the crown jewel of Colombian Caribbean coastal cuisine, a rich, creamy seafood stew that showcases the incredible bounty of the Caribbean Sea. Originating in Cartagena and along the Atlantic coast, this luxurious dish brings together shrimp, white fish, squid, and crab in a silky sauce of coconut milk, sofrito, and a hint of lime. The coconut milk provides an unmistakable Caribbean sweetness and richness that perfectly complements the briny seafood. Traditionally served bubbling in a clay cazuela with patacones or coconut rice on the side, this stew captures the essence of Afro-Colombian coastal cooking, a tradition that fuses African, indigenous, and Spanish flavors into something entirely unique and magnificent.
Ingredients
- 500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (shells reserved)
- 400 g firm white fish fillets (snapper or grouper), cut into 3 cm chunks
- 300 g squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- 200 g lump crab meat
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large white onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 scallions, chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon annatto (achiote) powder
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 cup fish stock or shrimp shell broth
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 482
- Protein
- 36 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 33 g
