| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 30 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 440 | 27g | 7g | 29g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 7g | 2g | 37g | 1.2g |
Why I Love Chilean Butter Seafood
The Chilean Butter Seafood is not just a recipe for me, it’s an enigmatic fusion of flavors that attests to the culinary splendor of Chilean cuisine. Drawing inspiration from renowned Chilean chef, Rodolfo Guzman, I’ve wrapped this recipe in the robust aromas of garlic and onions, parmigiano crescendo of white wine, and most importantly – the butter.
A Walk Through the Recipe
Cooking Chilean Butter Seafood transports me to the rustic Chilean coastline where fishing is a way of life. Imagine the seafood, fresh from the waves, enveloped in a sea of velvety, rich butter. Every bite is a surprise – the sweetness of prawns, the unique taste of mussels, the delicacy of squid, cuddled together in a melody of tastes that only a truly great recipe can offer. Giving a twist to it, I have added the touch of French cooking influence from my lineage. This dish is a gastronomic walk along the beautiful coastline of Chile, where you can smell the sea and taste its treasures.
The Folklore of Flavours
Even though my roots are firmly established in Louisiana and my heart beats for the desserts blending Creole charm and French elegance, my gastronomic soul soars high, in love with the vibrant mixtures of tastes and cultures. This Chilean Butter Seafood recipe is a blending of worlds apart. It’s as if a Creole Étouffée got on a boat and sailed down to South America, getting enriched with the local flavors on the way.
This dish works well with a side of freshly baked Chilean bread, or Marraqueta, as they fondly call it in Chile. The crusty outside, soft inside bread acts as the perfect companion to the creamy seafood, bringing out the essence of the dish. It is not just a meal, but an adventure, where each flavor hints at a story untold, a place unseen.
From the white wine that lingers on your palate to the tang of lemon juice that adds zing to the buttery seafood, every ingredient in this recipe tells a delicious tale. One moment you sail on the smooth sea under the sunny sky, and the other, you ride the spicy waves, lost in the storm of intoxicating cilantro and bell peppers. And when you think you have reached the journey’s end, the melting sweetness of butter takes you to a whole new adventure.
So next time when the scent of the sea takes you back to those beaches of Chile, or the delectable desserts of Louisiana beckon you, why not mix the two gastronomic arts, whip up a Chilean Butter Seafood dish and set sail for a delicious journey around the world?
What You’ll Need
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 lbs mixed seafood (mussels, prawns, squid etc.)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 large tomatoes, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 long loaf bread for serving
Method
Step One
Start by heating the olive oil in a sizeable pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onions, and bell pepper, stir until the vegetables are tender and the onions are slightly translucent.
Step Two
Add the assorted seafood into the pan and fry it for about 3 to 5 minutes or until it starts to change color. Pour in the white wine, and let it simmer for a few minutes until the alcohol dissipates.
Step Three
Add the finely diced tomatoes to the pan and stir everything together. Let it cook for another 5 to 6 minutes, or until the tomatoes break down and create a sort of sauce.
Step Four
Turn the heat to low and add the chopped fresh cilantro to the pan. Stir well to combine all the flavors. Season it with salt and pepper to taste.
Step Five
In a separate saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once the butter is fully melted, add it to the seafood mixture and stir it until everything is well coated. Squeeze the lemon juice directly into the pan and stir once more.
Step Six
Heat the bread in a preheated oven or a toaster until it’s warm and crispy. Then, serve the butter seafood with the bread on the side and enjoy your delicious and flavorful dish! Your Butter Seafood is now ready to be served.
