World Flavors Cookbook

Mariscada Salvadoreña

Salvadoran mixed seafood soup with shrimp, crab, clams, and fish in a tomato-based broth — the Pacific coast celebration dish.

Cuisine: El Salvador

Ingredients

• 300g large shrimp
• 2 crabs, cleaned and halved
• 300g clams
• 300g firm white fish
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 tsp achiote
• 2 tbsp oil
• Cilantro, lime
• Salt

Instructions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and pepper with achiote.
2. Add tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes.
3. Add 1L water or broth. Bring to boil.
4. Add crab and fish (need most time). Cook 10 minutes.
5. Add shrimp. Cook 5 minutes.
6. Add clams. Cover until they open.
7. Add cilantro. Serve with lime and tortillas.