Zarzuela De Mariscos Recipe

Name: Zarzuela De Mariscos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Spanish olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and julienned; 4 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 ounces prosciutto, julienned; 3 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or use 2 pounds canned tomatoes, seeded and chopped); 1/2 cup ground blanched almonds; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (or a pinch of ground saffron); 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only, finely choppad; 2 teaspoons coarse salt, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 1/2 cup fish stock or half clam juice and half water; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 12 clams, well scrubbed; 12 mussels, well scrubbed; 8 jumbo shrimp in the shell; 1 pound scallops; 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut, into rings; 6 lemon wedges, for garnish; Wedges of grilled country bread for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Spanish olive oil
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and julienned
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 ounces prosciutto, julienned
3 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or use 2 pounds canned tomatoes, seeded and chopped)
1/2 cup ground blanched almonds
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (or a pinch of ground saffron)
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves only, finely choppad
2 teaspoons coarse salt, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cup fish stock or half clam juice and half water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
12 clams, well scrubbed
12 mussels, well scrubbed
8 jumbo shrimp in the shell
1 pound scallops
1 pound squid, cleaned and cut, into rings
6 lemon wedges, for garnish
Wedges of grilled country bread for serving

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Saute the onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the bell peppers and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until softened.
4
Stir in the prosciutto and cook 3 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the tomatoes and increase the heat to medium high.
6
Cook, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until all the liquid has evaporated.
7
Stir in the ground almonds, thyme, saffron, rosemary, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and wine.
8
Bring to a boil and boil until most of the wine has evaporated.
9
Pour in the fish stock and lemon juice.
10
Bring to a boil and stir in the clams and mussels.
11
Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook 10 minutes.
12
Add the shrimp, scallops, and squid and cook 5 minutes longer.
13
Remove and discard any unopened shellfish.
14
Adjust the seasonings and bring to the table.
15
Serve family style in soup bowls, with the lemon wedges and toasted bread.

869

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Spanish olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely chopped, 2 red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and julienned, 4 large garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Zarzuela 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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Zarzuela De Mariscos

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