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Zarzuela de Pescado y Mariscos

Cultural Context

Zarzuela de Pescado y Mariscos is a traditional Spanish seafood stew, originating from the coastal regions of Spain. This dish reflects the abundance of fresh seafood available and is often prepared for special occasions and family gatherings. It showcases the rich culinary heritage of Spain, where seafood is celebrated in various forms. Today, Zarzuela is enjoyed not only in Spain but has also found its way into the menus of seafood restaurants worldwide, often adapted to local tastes and available ingredients.

SpanishESmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
800 gr de merluza
250 gr de mejillones
250 gr de almejas
200 gr de sepia o calamar
8 a 10 gambones
Media cebolla
2 dientes de ajos
Perejil fresco
Unas cucharadas de salsa de tomate
30 gr de almendras crudas
300 ml de caldo de pescado
Aceite de oliva virgen extra
40 ml de vino blanco
Una hoja de laurel
Sal

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds depth at a lower cost.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: cumin

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower price.

1

Prepare the seafood by cleaning the merluza, mejillones, almejas, sepia or calamar, and gambones.

2

Chop the media cebolla and the 2 dientes de ajos.

3

In a pot, heat aceite de oliva virgen extra and sauté the cebolla and ajos until translucent.

4

Add the seafood to the pot and cook briefly.

5

Stir in the salsa de tomate, caldo de pescado, vino blanco, hoja de laurel, and season with sal.

6

Simmer until the seafood is cooked through and flavors meld together.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfishfish

Also Known As

ZarzuelaSeafood Zarzuela
Local Name: Zarzuela de Pescado y Mariscos

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