Portuguese Fish Stew
Looking for some comfort food action that will boost your immune system and leave you feeling good afterward? This delicious Portuguese fish stew recipe is just what you need. Not only is it healthy, but this traditional fisherman's stew, also known as cataplana, is full of flavor and it's easy to make.
Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 can cherry tomatoes
- 12 ounces potatoes chopped
- 2 cups fish stock
- ½ pound shrimp
- 1 cup mussels in the shell
- 1 pound white fish fillets
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
- Add oil to a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper to the pot to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes and continue to saute until it becomes aromatic - 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Mix in cilantro, add the bay leaves and white wine, and stir to incorporate.
- Once the mixture is simmering, add cherry tomatoes and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, mashing them as they cook.
- Stir in potatoes and fish stock, then cover and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Gently mix in shrimp, mussels, white fish, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp is pink, the mussels are open, and the fish is tender and flakey.
- Serve with fresh herbs, and enjoy!
