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Nutritional Values
480kcal
38gProtein
12gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🐟 Fish
🦐 Shellfish
Seafood Stew
How to order / say it
Say it
Paila Marina — [PIE-lah mah-REE-nah]
Order
I'd like the seafood stew, please.
Locally
Me gustaría la paila marina, por favor.
Say locally
A robust soup with a mix of different seafood.
Why try it?
Paila Marina is a celebration of Chile's rich coastal bounty, highlighting the abundance of fresh seafood. It's a dish often shared among friends, epitomizing the communal spirit of Chilean dining.
How it tastes
This stew is brimming with flavors from the sea, with tender pieces of fish, shellfish, and aromatic herbs, creating a hearty and savory experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1900
Paila Marina has been enjoyed since the early 20th century, originally prepared by fishermen along the coast to make use of their fresh catch, becoming a beloved dish across the country.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🐟 200 g white fish
- 🦐 150 g mussels
- 🦐 150 g clams
- 🦐 100 g shrimp
- 🧄 100 g onions
- 🥕 100 g tomatoes
- 🧄 20 g garlic
- 🌿 20 g cilantro
- 🍷 50 ml white wine
Method
- 1 Sauté onions and garlic in a pot until fragrant.
- 2 Add tomatoes, white wine, and cilantro, simmer to reduce.
- 3 Add fish, mussels, clams, and shrimp, cook until seafood is done.
- 4 Season with salt and serve hot.
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