Portuguese Seafood Cataplana
Indulge in the flavors of Portugal with our "Portuguese Seafood Cataplana." This iconic dish is a seafood lover's dream, featuring a rich and aromatic stew brimming with a medley of fresh fish, succulent shrimp, and tender mussels. Infused with the warmth of tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, every spoonful is a journey to the coastal kitchens of Portugal.
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 pound firm white fish fillets (cut into chunks)
- 1 pound mussels (cleaned and debearded)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fish stock or clam juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt (to tast)
- pepper (to taste)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Lemon wedges
- 1. Sauté Aromatics:
In a cataplana pot or large skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers in olive oil until softened.
- 2. Add Seafood:
Add shrimp, fish, and mussels to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- 3. Pour Broth:
Pour in white wine, crushed tomatoes, fish stock, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 4. Simmer:
Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until seafood is cooked through and mussels have opened.
- 5. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.