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Panamanian Guacho de Mariscos

Panamanian Guacho de Mariscos

A delicious seafood stew made with a variety of seafood, vegetables, and spices
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: Panamanian
Keyword: Guacho de Mariscos, Panamanian Recipe
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 450 kcal
Panamanian Guacho de Mariscos

Equipment

  • A large pot or Dutch oven to cook the stew
  • A large skillet to sauté the onions and peppers
  • A wooden spoon or spatula for stirring the stew and vegetables
  • A sharp knife for chopping the vegetables and seafood

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, octopus, mussels, clams)
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 3 Tbsp achiote (annatto) oil
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat the achiote oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  • Add the chopped bell peppers and tomato to the pot, and cook until they soften.
  • Add the mixed seafood to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they start to release their juices.
  • Add the long grain white rice to the pot and stir it into the seafood and vegetable mixture until it is coated with the oil and juices.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and water and stir well.
  • Add the salt, black pepper, oregano, and cumin, and stir again.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the guacho simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
  • Once the guacho is done, remove it from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

▣ Prep all of the vegetables and seafood before you start cooking to save time.
▣ Use a food processor to chop the vegetables if you have one.
▣ Make sure to season the stew with enough salt and pepper to bring out the flavors.
▣ Stir the stew occasionally to prevent the ingredients from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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