Sopa de Mariscos Catracha
A rich and comforting Honduran seafood soup featuring a medley of fresh seafood simmered in a velvety coconut milk broth, infused with aromatic vegetables and warming spices. Yuca, green plantains, and potatoes add satisfying texture and a hint of sweetness, creating a perfectly balanced, one-pot dish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp(peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound Firm white fish fillets (like snapper or tilapia)(cut into large pieces)
- 1 pound Mussels or clams(scrubbed and cleaned)
- 4 cups Unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 cups Seafood or fish stock
- 2 cups Yuca (cassava)(peeled and cut into chunks)
- 2 medium Green plantains(peeled and sliced into rounds)
- 2 medium Potatoes(peeled and diced)
- 1 medium Onion(finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 medium Bell pepper(diced)
- 1 large Tomato(diced)
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro(chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the diced tomato, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to release the spices' flavors.
- 3
Pour in the seafood or fish stock and coconut milk. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 4
Add the yuca, green plantain slices, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cover and let simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- 5
Gently add the shrimp, fish fillets (cut into large pieces), and mussels or clams to the pot. Simmer for another 8-10 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked and the mussels or clams have opened. Discard any that do not open.
- 6
Stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve the soup hot with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over individual bowls.
💡 Tip: Lime wedges add a bright, fresh finish.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For an authentic flavor, use fresh coconut milk if available.
- ✓Don't overcook the seafood; it cooks quickly.
- ✓Adjust the amount of spices to your preference.
🔄 Variations
- Add other types of seafood like conch or crab.
- Include other root vegetables like sweet potato or malanga.