Paila Marina (Chilean Fish Stew)

I made this dish last night and it was such a big hit! It was originally inspired by one of the Breaking Bad episodes; the one when Gustavo Fring invited Walt to come over his house one night, and he served this Paila Marina for dinner. When I saw that episode, I knew I just had to make it. I love seafood, and this special Chilean fish stew is all the seafood you can get in one bowl! I can't speak to its authenticity, however, I can speak to its beautiful, clean, effortless flavor... Yum!!

Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 1/2 large onion, chopped

- 1 tablespoon minced garlic

- 1 1/2 lb cod or other firm white fish, cut into chunks

- 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth

- 1 teaspoon salt

- fresh ground pepper

- 1/2 lb crab meat

- 1 lb peeled large shrimp

- 1 lb clams in the shell

- 1/4 lb scallops

- 1/4 lb sliced calamari

- 1 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. 

Add the onion and cook about 3 minutes, or until just softened. 

Add the garlic and continue cooking for 2 more minutes.

Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the cod and wine or broth and salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 

Add the crab, shrimps, clams, scallops, and calamari. Simmer until the shrimp is pink and the clams have opened (discard any that do not open). 

Add salt and pepper to taste, add cilantro and serve!