Torta de Mariscos: Seafood Torta Recipe

Name: Torta de Mariscos: Seafood Torta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small white onion, unpeeled, plus 1 medium-sized white onion; 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 5 bay leaves; 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt; 1 pound shrimp (any preferred size), in shell; 1/2 pound cleaned squid, bodies only, cut into 1/4-inch dice to make about 1 cup; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over to remove bits of shell and cartilage; 2 large or 4 -to 5 medium-sized ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and seeded; 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded; 1/2 small bunch Italian parsley, leaves chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro; 1/2 small bunch mint, leaves only; 1/2 small bunch Mediterranean oregano, leaves only; 1/4 cup finely crushed soda cracker crumbs or best-quality fine-dry breadcrumbs from good French or Italian bread (no substitutes); 4 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Servings: persons

1 small white onion, unpeeled, plus 1 medium-sized white onion
2 garlic cloves, unpeeled
5 bay leaves
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 pound shrimp (any preferred size), in shell
1/2 pound cleaned squid, bodies only, cut into 1/4-inch dice to make about 1 cup
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over to remove bits of shell and cartilage
2 large or 4 -to 5 medium-sized ripe tomatoes (about 1 pound), peeled and seeded
2 jalapeno chiles, seeded
1/2 small bunch Italian parsley, leaves chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro
1/2 small bunch mint, leaves only
1/2 small bunch Mediterranean oregano, leaves only
1/4 cup finely crushed soda cracker crumbs or best-quality fine-dry breadcrumbs from good French or Italian bread (no substitutes)
4 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon olive oil

1
Place the unpeeled small onion and garlic, bay leaves, and about 1 teaspoon of the salt in a large saucepan or medium-sized stockpot with 2 quarts of water.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat to maintain a low rolling boil and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add the shrimp and cook another 2 to 3 minutes (depending on their size), skimming off any froth that rises to the top.
4
Quickly lift out the shrimp with a mesh skimmer or slotted spoon, letting them drain well.
5
Place in a bowl and set aside to cool.
6
Remove the onion and garlic from the simmering stock; discard.
7
Add the squid and cook for 3 minutes.
8
Lift out with a skimmer, letting them drain well, and set aside.
9
Reserve the stock for another purpose (it will make a delicious fish soup).
10
Peel and de-vein the cooked shrimp; chop fine and place in a large mixing bowl with the squid and crabmeat.
11
Finely chop the peeled medium onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, and fresh herbs, and add to the bowl of seafood.
12
Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
13
Sprinkle the cracker crumbs and another 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt over the mixture and toss very thoroughly.
14
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form glossy, not-quite-stiff peaks.
15
Add the egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate thoroughly.
16
With a rubber spatula, gently fold the beaten eggs into the seafood mixture.
17
In a heavy-bottomed, medium-sized (about 10-inch) omelet pan or well-seasoned skillet with rounded sides, heat the oil over medium-high heat until fragrant but not quite rippling.
18
Reduce the heat to low.
19
Pour or spoon the seafood mixture into the pan, smoothing it firmly with a spatula to spread it evenly without air pockets on the bottom.
20
Cook, uncovered, for 8 minutes.
21
Flip the cake by sliding it back into the pan.
22
If necessary, loosen with a spatula.
23
Cook for another 3 minutes, until golden, on the underside.
24
Transfer to a platter or large plate and serve hot, cut into wedges.

426

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small white onion, unpeeled, plus 1 medium-sized white onion, 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled, 5 bay leaves, 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Torta de Mariscos: Seafood Torta 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.

Torta de Mariscos: Seafood Torta

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