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Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup

A bold, aromatic Peruvian seafood soup built on a tomato and aji panca broth loaded with shrimp, fish, and mussels - a coastal classic that doubles as the Peruvian answer to bouillabaisse.

55 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

PeruvianSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbDairy-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp aji panca paste (or 1 tbsp ancho chili powder)
  • 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tbsp mild hot sauce)
  • 1 can canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups fish stock or clam juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or extra stock)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into 1.5-inch chunks
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded, scrubbed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 6 minced garlic cloves, 3 tbsp aji panca paste (or 1 tbsp ancho chili powder), and 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tbsp mild hot sauce) and cook 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Add 1 can canned diced tomatoes and cook until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 4 cups fish stock or clam juice and 1/2 cup dry white wine (or extra stock). Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add 1 lb cut into 1.5-inch chunks firm white fish fillets (cod or tilapia) and cook 3 minutes. Add 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp and 1 lb scrubbed fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded. Cover and cook until shrimp are pink, fish reaches 145°F (63°C), and mussels have opened, 4-5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, taste and adjust. Ladle into bowls and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

What is Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup?

A bold, aromatic Peruvian seafood soup built on a tomato and aji panca broth loaded with shrimp, fish, and mussels - a coastal classic that doubles as the Peruvian answer to bouillabaisse. This reference files it under Peruvian soup: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 55 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup reach?

For Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for aji amarillo in Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup?

The entry for Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup calls for 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tbsp mild hot sauce). In its place: Blend a roasted orange or yellow bell pepper with a little habanero or serrano. It approximates both the fruitiness and the heat.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup uses 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into 1.5-inch chunks.

How hot is Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup?

Moderately. The heat in Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup comes from 3 tbsp aji panca paste (or 1 tbsp ancho chili powder) and 2 tbsp aji amarillo paste (or 1 tbsp mild hot sauce). For a milder plate, start with half the aji amarillo and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

Does Parihuela Peruvian Seafood Soup contain shellfish?

Yes: 4 cups fish stock or clam juice, 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined and 1 lb fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded, scrubbed. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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