Saltado de Mariscos
This Saltado de Mariscos is one of my favorite Peruvian dishes. It's a great dish to make when you want to impress your dinner guests.
Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
- 3 large potatoes
- 1/3 cup neutral cooking oil divided
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound squid tubes and tentacles sliced
- 1 medium red onion sliced
- 4 scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 Peruvian aji pepper or yellow chile sliced
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1 inch ginger peeled and minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- Cooked white rice for serving
Instructions
- To make the fries, cut the potatoes into desired fry shape and then soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain, pat dry and then toss in 2 tablespoons oil and season with salt, pepper, granulated garlic and granulated onion. Place in an air fryer in a single layer and cook until golden and crispy, about 15 to 18 minutes. Shake halfway through cooking. You can also cook the fries in a 400°F oven for 18 to 20 minutes.
- Heat a wok or a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once hot add a tablespoon of oil and add the shrimp. Season with salt and pepper and cook until they've just turned pink, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and then add the squid. Cook until no longer opaque, about 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the shrimp.
- Add another tablespoon of oil to the wok and add red onion in two batches, cooking until charred. Transfer to the plate with the seafood. Then add the scallions, chile, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until softened. Push to the side and add the tomatoes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly brown and soften the tomatoes.
- Then return the seafood and onions (along with the accumulated juices) to the wok. Drizzle in the soy sauce and vinegar and give it all a toss. Once ready to serve, add the fries and cilantro and quickly toss once more to combine. Serve with rice and enjoy!