Basque Seafood Carnival: Mariscada a la Catalana (Basque-style Seafood Carnival)
This Basque-style Seafood Carnival, also known as Mariscada a la Catalana, is a delightful seafood dish that originates from the Basque cuisine. It's a vibrant and flavorful seafood stew that is perfect for special occasions and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound mussels
- 1 pound clams
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Add the bell peppers and tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mussels, clams, and squid to the pot. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until all seafood is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve the Basque-style Seafood Carnival hot, with crusty bread on the side.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Cutting board Knife Wooden spoon
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the Basque-style Seafood Carnival with a side of saffron rice or crusty bread.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure to clean the seafood thoroughly before cooking to remove any grit or sand.
Cost
$30