Fresh Seafood Stew (Sopón Marinero)

Name: Fresh Seafood Stew (Sopón Marinero)
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 7
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped celery; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon achiote; 1 teaspoon saffron threads (1 g); 2 cartons (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs; 10 small fresh clams in shells, washed (about 1/2 lb); 1 1/2 pounds cod or halibut filet, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 lb uncooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp; 1 small whole Dungeness crab, cleaned and cracked into small pieces or 1 pound Stone crab legs; 1 lb calamari, cleaned, cut into 1/4 inch slices; Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, if desired; Lime wedges, if desired

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Prep 20 min
Total 45 min
Ingredients 16
Servings 7

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Five types of seafood come together in this hearty seafood stew, providing a wonderful addition to this delicious dish.

Qué Rica Vida Cocina

Updated Dec 18, 2012

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon achiote
1 teaspoon saffron threads (1 g)
2 cartons (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs
10 small fresh clams in shells, washed (about 1/2 lb)
1 1/2 pounds cod or halibut filet, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 lb uncooked, peeled, deveined medium shrimp
1 small whole Dungeness crab, cleaned and cracked into small pieces or 1 pound Stone crab legs
1 lb calamari, cleaned, cut into 1/4 inch slices
Fresh cilantro, finely chopped, if desired
Lime wedges, if desired

Directions

1

In 8 quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook celery, onions and garlic until onions are soft. Stir in saffron and achiote until well blended. Add chicken broth, salt and cilantro sprigs; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Return to boiling. Discard any broken shell or open (dead) clams that do not close when tapped. Stir clams and cod into broth mixture. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 4 to 6 minutes or until clams open and fish flakes easily with fork. Stir in shrimp and calamari; simmer until shrimp are pink and calamari are tender about 2 minutes.
3

Stir in crab. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes or until heated through. Discard any unopened clams. Top each serving with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve with crusty bread to dip into broth, if desired.

Nutrition Information

250 Calories, 5g Total Fat, 45g Protein, 6g Total Carbohydrate, 1g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 250

Calories from Fat: 50

Total Fat: 5g; 8%

Saturated Fat: 1g; 5%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 295mg; 99%

Sodium: 920mg; 38%

Potassium: 660mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 6g; 2%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 1g

Protein: 45g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 35%; 35%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 5 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

Five types of seafood come together in this hearty seafood stew, providing a wonderful addition to this delicious dish.