Chupe de Mariscos Chileno (Creamy Coastal Seafood & Cheese Gratin) – Authentic Chile Recipe
Valparaíso coastal bubbling earthenware gratin of seafood and smoky merkén chili.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇱 Chile (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Shrimp and flaky white fish, Bread-thickened savory cream, Melted mantecoso/mozzarella cheese, Chilean merkén (smoked chili), Sweet paprika
Ingredients for Chupe de Mariscos Chileno (Creamy Coastal Seafood & Cheese Gratin) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shrimp and flaky white fish, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups bread-thickened savory cream, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup melted mantecoso/mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Chilean merkén (smoked chili)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Chile seasoning (sweet paprika, garlic, oregano)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, Chilean merkén (smoked chili), and sweet paprika, garlic, oregano for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine shrimp and flaky white fish and bread-thickened savory cream with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with melted mantecoso/mozzarella cheese and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.