Hoy vamos a preparar un plato que evokes celebrations, family gatherings and the taste of the sea: a seafood soup. But it is not just any soup, but a recipe that combines traditional with a modern touch, perfect for any special occasion or simply to treat yourself. This dish is ideal para esos domingos en los que queremos disfrutar de algo delicioso y reconfortante.
The key for a homemade seafood soup memorable lies in the quality of its ingredients, especially the broth. A good fumet is essential, and in this recipe you will learn how to prepare it in a way that highlights all the flavors of the sea. Plus, we'll explore which seafood is best, how to achieve the perfect texture, and some tricks to customize the soup to your taste.
Whether you are looking for a quick and easy seafood soup or a more elaborate version for a celebration, here you will find everything you need to know.
About the seafood soup recipe
What really makes a seafood soup unforgettable is the love and patience you put into cooking it. The sautéing of vegetables and the subsequent “chup-chup” of the broth over low heat are essential to integrate all the flavors. This is the true secret that is passed down from generation to generation. a good seafood soup don't rush; It is cooked with love.
Ingredients
To prepare this delicious seafood soup, you will need the following ingredients:
🍤 250 g peeled shrimp or prawns
🐚 250 g of clams
🐚 250 g mussels
🐙 1 medium squid or cuttlefish, in rings or pieces
🧅 1 large onion
🧄 2 cloves of garlic
🌶️ 1 small green pepper
🍅 1 grated ripe tomato (or 200 g crushed tomato)
🍷 50 ml of white wine (optional)
🌶️ 1 cdita. sweet paprika
🌼 A few strands of saffron or turmeric
🫒 Olive oil
🧂 Salt
🧂 Pepper
🌿 Chopped fresh parsley
For the fumet (broth):
🦐 Heads and shells of 250 g of shrimp or prawns
🐟 1 head of hake or white fish bones
🧅 1 leek (the green part)
🥕 1 carrot
💧 1.5 liters of water
🫒 A splash of olive oil
For the mince (optional, to thicken):
🧄 1 clove of garlic
🌿 A few strands of parsley
🌰 10-12 toasted almonds
🍞 1 small slice of fried bread
Preparation
Now that we have all the ingredients ready, let's prepare the seafood soup. This process may seem long, but each step is essential to achieve a delicious dish.
1. Prepare the fumet: In a pot, heat a splash of oil and fry the heads and shells of the prawns, crushing the heads so that they release all their juice. Add the fish head, leek and carrot, and brown for a few more minutes. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat and let it cook for 25-30 minutes, foaming from time to time. Strain the broth and reserve.
2. Clean the seafood: Place the clams in salted water for at least 30 minutes to release the sand. Clean the beards of the mussels well.
3. Make the sauce: In a large saucepan, add a good splash of olive oil. Finely chop the onion, garlic and green pepper. Sauté over medium heat until the vegetables are well poached (about 10-15 minutes).
4. Integrate flavors: Add the grated tomato to the sauce and cook for about 5 more minutes, until the water is lost. Add the teaspoon of paprika, stirring quickly so it doesn't burn, and if you decide to use it, pour in the white wine. Turn up the heat and let the alcohol evaporate.
5. Cooking the broth: Pour the strained fumet over the sauce. Add the saffron or turmeric, season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil. Then, lower the heat and cook everything together for about 10 minutes so that the flavors mix well.
6. Add the seafood: Add the squid or cuttlefish and let it cook for about 15 minutes. Then, add the clams and mussels. Cover the casserole and wait a few minutes for them to open. Remove the ones that don't open.
7. The final touch: If you decide to prepare the mince, crush all the ingredients in a mortar, dilute with a little broth and add to the soup. Finally, add the shrimp bodies, which only need 1-2 minutes of cooking. Turn off the heat, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Serve hot: And that's it! Serve the seafood soup piping hot, making sure each dish has a good variety of all the treasures of the sea.
Recommendations
If you are looking for a more complete variant, why not add a little rice? Simply add about 70-80 grams of rice per person when the broth has about 15 minutes left to cook. The rice will absorb the flavor of the broth and give it an incredible consistency.
If the budget is tight, don't worry. You can make a easy and economical seafood soup using frozen seafood. Just make sure to enhance the flavor of the broth by using the shrimp shells and adding some extra vegetables to the stir-fry.
Cooking time
Total preparation time is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, of which 20 minutes are for preparation and 1 hour for cooking.
Helpful tips
Remember that the quality of the ingredients is essential. If you can, opt for fresh seafood. Also, if you like to experiment, try different types of seafood or even add a touch of spice with chilli or chili pepper.
Do you dare to prepare this seafood soup? Tell me in the comments if you added any special ingredients or if it turned out crispy. Enjoy this marine delight!
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