Vuelve A La Vida Guiso De Mariscos (vuelve A La Vida Seafood Stew)

Vuelve a la Vida Guiso de Mariscos, or Vuelve a la Vida Seafood Stew, is a popular dish in Venezuelan cuisine known for its rich and flavorful broth filled with a variety of seafood.

Vuelve A La Vida Guiso De Mariscos (vuelve A La Vida Seafood Stew)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb mixed seafood (mussels, clams, squid)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups fish or seafood broth
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for a few minutes until they start to break down.
  3. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
  4. Add the seafood broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  5. Gently add the seafood to the pot and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and the fish is opaque.
  6. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the Vuelve a la Vida Seafood Stew hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

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 Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Serving bowls Soup ladle

Serving suggestions

Serve the Vuelve a la Vida Seafood Stew with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of rice.

Tips & tricks

For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the stew.

Cost

$30