Belizean Seafood Soup Recipe

Name: Belizean Seafood Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup flour; 1 cup onion, diced; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened; 3 cups fish stock; 1 pinch thyme; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup potato, cubed; 1 cup cassava, cubed; 1 cup green bell pepper, deseeded, diced; 1 cup carrot, diced; seafood (as desired); 1 large lobster tail, with shell; 1 lb fish fillet

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup flour
1 cup onion, diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups coconut milk, unsweetened
3 cups fish stock
1 pinch thyme
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup potato, cubed
1 cup cassava, cubed
1 cup green bell pepper, deseeded, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
seafood (as desired)
1 large lobster tail, with shell
1 lb fish fillet

1
First heat oil in a heavy pot, add flour and stir constantly with a whisk until flour is copper in color.
2
Add onions and tomato paste and stir for two to three minutes until onions are a deep golden brown.
3
Add coconut milk, fish stock, thyme and garlic. Mix well, bring to a gentle boil, lower heat and let sauce simmer for ten minutes more.
4
Add potato, cassava, bell pepper and carrots and boil until vegetables are cooked.
5
Add lobster, fish, shrimp and conch and simmer until cooked.
6
While soup is boiling mix grated green plantain with coconut oil, salt and pepper. Form into little dumplings the size of a teaspoon.
7
Add dumplings along with ripe plantain to the soup and bring to a rapid boil for five minutes or until plantains are cooked.
8
Serve hot and enjoy.

706

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup flour, 1 cup onion, diced, 4 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Belizean Seafood Soup falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Belizean Seafood Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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