Basque Seafood Extravaganza: Mariscada a la Vizcaína (Basque-style Seafood Platter)
Indulge in the flavors of the Basque region with this exquisite Basque-style Seafood Platter, also known as Mariscada a la Vizcaína. This dish is a seafood extravaganza that showcases the bounty of the sea in a rich and flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh clams
- 1 lb fresh mussels
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb firm white fish fillets, such as cod or halibut
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the diced bell peppers and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the diced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gently add the clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish fillets to the pot, making sure they are nestled into the sauce.
- Cover the pot and let the seafood cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the clams and mussels have opened and the fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the seafood platter before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large pot Cooking spoon Cutting board Sharp knife
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Basque-style Seafood Platter with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and a side salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For the best flavor, use fresh seafood and high-quality ingredients for this dish.
Cost
$35