How to make caldo de 7 mares

squid

🥗Healthier: calamari

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still provides protein.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is a budget-friendly protein alternative.

mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Canned clams are less expensive and still flavorful.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder flavor at a lower cost.

Start by cutting the onion into small squares.

Have kids cut up the potatoes, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the seafood: use snow crab legs, imitation crab, octopus, muscle meat, rock crab claw, shrimp, and scallops.

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add the cut vegetables (potatoes, carrots, celery) and sauté for a few minutes.

Stir in the seafood and cook until everything is heated through.

Add 5 chopped tomatoes, garlic, and tomato juice to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Simmer the mixture until the seafood is cooked and the vegetables are tender.

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