Paila Marina Express (Chilean Shellfish & Herb Broth) – Authentic Chile Recipe
Steaming central market seafood bowl famous across Chile for its restorative citrus-and-cilantro broth.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇱 Chile (South America, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Mussels, Shrimp, And white fish, White wine, Fresh cilantro
Ingredients for Paila Marina Express (Chilean Shellfish & Herb Broth) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) mussels, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups shrimp, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup and white fish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with white wine
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Chile seasoning (fresh cilantro, garlic, merkén chili)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and white wine for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in fresh cilantro, garlic, merkén chili and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Chile's kitchen.
- Add mussels and shrimp, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in and white fish, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.