Ropa Vieja de Mariscos en Salsa de Tomate
A flavorful seafood rendition of the classic Ropa Vieja, featuring shredded fish and shrimp simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb White fish fillets (like snapper or cod)
- 1/2 lb Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion(chopped)
- 1 large Green bell pepper(chopped)
- 1 large Red bell pepper(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 28 oz Crushed tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1/2 cup Dry white wine
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Oregano
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Poach the fish fillets in lightly salted water until just cooked through. Remove from water, let cool slightly, then shred into bite-sized pieces. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the poaching liquid.
⏱️ 10-15 minutes - 2
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 3
Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 1 minute - 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
⏱️ 2 minutes - 5
Pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 6
Add the crushed tomatoes, reserved fish poaching liquid, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
💡 Tip: Adjust seasoning as needed. - 7
Add the shredded fish and shrimp to the sauce. Stir gently to combine.
- 8
Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the flavors have melded.
⏱️ 15 minutes💡 Tip: Avoid overcooking the seafood. - 9
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
💡 Tip: Serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓You can use a firm white fish that holds its shape well when shredded.
- ✓Adjust the amount of tomato paste for a richer sauce.
- ✓For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
🔄 Variations
- Add other seafood like calamari rings or mussels.
- Serve over white rice or with tostones.