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Nutritional Values
390kcal
28gProtein
18gCarbs
15gFat
3gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
🦐 Shellfish
Sopa de Mariscos
How to order / say it
Say it
Sopa de Mariscos — [soh-pah deh mah-ree-scos]
Order
I'll have the Sopa de Mariscos, please.
Locally
Voy a tomar la Sopa de Mariscos, por favor.
Say locally
A flavorful soup with assorted seafood.
Why try it?
This soup exemplifies the abundant marine bounty of San Juan del Sur, blending various seafood with local herbs and spices, embodying the region's rich sea culture.
How it tastes
The soup is aromatic and savory, boasting a mixture of tender seafood pieces in a fragrant, slightly spicy broth, enriched with regional herbs.
Origin & History — first documented: 1970
Introduced in the latter half of the 20th century, this soup quickly became popular among locals and visitors for its fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g fish fillets
- 🦐 150 g shrimp
- 🦐 100 g clams
- 🥕 200 g tomatoes
- 🧄 100 g onion
- 🌿 20 g cilantro
- 🧄 10 g garlic
- 🧂 10 g chili
Method
- 1 Sauté onion, garlic, and chili in a pot.
- 2 Add tomatoes, fish, shrimp, and clams to the pot.
- 3 Simmer until seafood is cooked, then garnish with cilantro.
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