Caldo de Mariscos

Caldo de Mariscos is a vibrant Mexican seafood soup bursting with flavors from the ocean, featuring a medley of fresh seafood and aromatic spices. This hearty dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a nutritious and comforting meal.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 large, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Celery - 1 stalk, chopped
• Fish stock - 500 ml
• Canned diced tomatoes - 200 g
• Bay leaf - 1
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Shrimp - 200 g, peeled and deveined
• Squid - 100 g, cleaned and cut into rings
• White fish (e.g., tilapia) - 150 g, cut into chunks
• Mussels - 100 g, cleaned
• Avocado - 1, diced for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in minced garlic, diced tomato, sliced carrot, and chopped celery. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
3. Pour in the fish stock and canned diced tomatoes. Add the bay leaf, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 10 minutes to meld the flavors.
5. Add the shrimp, squid, white fish, and mussels to the pot. Cover and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.
6. Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice just before serving. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
7. Serve hot, garnished with diced avocado.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

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