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Sopa de Mariscos: Seafood Stew/Soup, Using a Sofrito Recipe

Sopa de Mariscos: Seafood Stew/Soup, Using a Sofrito Recipe

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Sopa de Mariscos: Seafood Stew/Soup, Using a Sofrito

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup sofrito , recipe follows
4 cups fish stock or clam juice
12 clams, cleaned
1 lb sea bass fillet, cut into large chunks
1 lb shrimp (16/20 per lb size), cleaned
12 mussels, cleaned
1 cup calamari ( squid), cleaned and sliced
1 tomato, small diced
1/2 cup yellow pepper, small diced
2 limes, juiced
1 bunch cilantro
salt and pepper , to taste
1 oz bacon (about 1 strip), whole ( smoked if available)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
4 cloves garlic
1/4 tsp minced habanero or scotch bonnet
1/4 tsp minced jalapeno
pinch saffron
6 to 8 oz dry spanish sherry
1/2 cup cream , if desired

Directions:

In a deep saute pan or fry skillet combine sofrito with fish stock or clam juice on medium low heat whisking frequently until heated through. Add the clams, sea bass and shrimp. Cook for 1 minute. Add the mussels and calamari, and cook until all shellfish open. Finish with tomatoes, yellow pepper, lime juice, cilantro, and salt and pepper, to taste.
Sofrito: A Base for Many Dishes:
In a sauce pot set on medium, cook the bacon in the olive oil for 30 seconds. Add red and yellow peppers, onions, and garlic, and saute until soft. Add the habanero, jalapeno, and saffron, cook for 1 minute. Add the sherry and cream if desired. Reduce by 1/4, cool and puree in a blender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	938.46 Kcal (3929 kJ)
Calories from fat	431.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	47.96g	74%
Cholesterol	285.23mg	95%
Sodium	2991.91mg	125%
Potassium	1620.03mg	34%
Total Carbs	60.95g	20%
Sugars	7.15g	29%
Dietary Fiber	6.35g	25%
Protein	65.26g	131%
Vitamin C	205.9mg	343%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	45.1mg	250%
Calcium	467mg	47%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.7 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	74%
Cholesterol	30mg	95%
Sodium	314.67mg	125%
Potassium	170.38mg	34%
Total Carbs	6.41g	20%
Sugars	0.75g	29%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	25%
Protein	6.86g	131%
Vitamin C	21.7mg	343%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	99%
Iron	4.7mg	250%
Calcium	49.1mg	47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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