Sopon Marinero Recipe

Prepare the Seafood

In a large bowl, combine shrimp, fish fillets, mussels, and clams. Rinse under cold water and set aside.

Chop the Vegetables

Finely chop the onion, mince the garlic, dice the red bell pepper and tomatoes, and slice the carrot. Set aside.

Chop the Cilantro

Rinse and chop the cilantro leaves, discarding the stems. Set aside for garnish.

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.

Add Bell Pepper and Carrot

Stir in the diced red bell pepper and sliced carrot. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Add the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.

Add Liquids

Pour in the fish stock or seafood broth and white wine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add Seafood

Carefully add the prepared shrimp, fish fillets, mussels, and clams to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels and clams have opened.

Finish with Lemon Juice

Stir in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.

Garnish and Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with crusty bread on the side.