Name: Fish Head Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 Unit Fried fish heads; ½ Kilogram Stingray; 1 Unit Onion; 1 Unit Bunch of green recao; 1 Unit Piece of aji chombo; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Pepper; 3 Unit Cloves of garlic

With a few fish heads and some additional ingredients, it’s possible to surprise any guest with this simple recipe.

This recipe has been passed down through generations, representing not only an exquisite flavor but also a cultural legacy.

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Fish Head Soup

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

4 Servings

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Ingredients

4 Fried fish heads

½ kilogram of Stingray

1 Onion

1 Bunch of green recao

1 Piece of aji chombo

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

3 Cloves of garlic

Preparation

Step 1 : In a pot, heat a tablespoon of oil and add the chopped garlic, cooking until golden.

Step 2 : Then, add the onion and continue cooking until transparent.

Step 3 : Add half of the chopped green recao, cover with water, and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 4 : Once it begins to boil, add the stingray and the fish heads.

Step 5 : When it boils again, add the remaining chopped recao and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6 : Let it boil for 10 more minutes, then remove from heat and serve.

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Traditional Fish Head Soup

A traditional Panamanian recipe, fish head soup is a nutritious and delicious option to enjoy in good company. Perfect for Sundays or any special occasion.

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 Fish

½ kilogram of Shrimp

2 tablespoons of Salt

½ Chopped onion

1 pound of Mussels

1 pound of Chopped squid

1 cup of Chopped potatoes

1 cup of Chopped yuca

½ cup of White wine

3 Crushed garlic cloves

½ Chopped green bell pepper

1 Chopped sweet pepper

¼ cup of Cilantro

¼ cup of Cilantro (fresh)

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare fish head soup, it is important to start by cleaning the shrimp and setting aside both the heads and shells.

Step 2 : Then, cut the fish heads and cut the rest into rounds.

Step 3 : In a pot with water, cook the fish heads and shrimp along with the shells and a little salt for 45 minutes.

Step 4 : Strain the broth and set aside along with the fish heads.

Step 5 : Next, add the squid, shrimp, fish, and mussels to the broth and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 6 : Add the potatoes and yuca, and cook for another 15 minutes.

Step 7 : In a separate skillet, sauté the garlic, bell pepper, sweet pepper, onion, and cilantro, then add the wine and reduce for 5 minutes.

Step 8 : Combine this sofrito with the pot containing cilantro and fish heads, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9 : Once ready, remove from heat and enjoy a delicious fish head soup.