Sophia'S Puerto Rican Style Seafood Stew (Asopado D

Name: Sophia'S Puerto Rican Style Seafood Stew (Asopado De Mariscos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup white rice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 cup white wine; 1 pound firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock or halibut), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 pinch saffron; Salt and fresh-ground black pepper; 4 cups seafood stock, divided; 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed; 12 mussels, cleaned and debearded

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 tomatoes, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup white wine
1 pound firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock or halibut), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pinch saffron
Salt and fresh-ground black pepper
4 cups seafood stock, divided
12 littleneck clams, scrubbed and rinsed
12 mussels, cleaned and debearded

1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
2
Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in green peppers and cook 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, cilantro, and bay leaves; saute 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in white wine, bring to a boil, and cook until wine is reduced by half. about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low.
3
Place white fish and shrimp into pot and gently simmer until fish starts to turn white, about 5 minutes. Season with saffron, salt, and pepper. Add 2 cups seafood stock, clams, and mussels and cook 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 2 cups seafood stock. Simmer until flavors are combined and seafood is cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes.
4
Spoon rice into stew by tablespoons until stew has reached your desired thickness. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for 5 more minutes.

433

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup white rice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Sophia'S Puerto Rican Style Seafood Stew (Asopado De Mariscos) 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.

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Sophia'S Puerto Rican Style Seafood Stew (Asopado De Mariscos)

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