Portuguese Fish And Seafood Cataplana Recipe

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We discovered this original recipe of fish and seafood Cataplana during our last trip to Portugal. It was so delicious that we had it almost every day. Cataplana is cookware resembling two clamshells hinged at one popular in Algarve region. The fish and seafood are always super fresh and tasty in Portugal, and I guess that’s the main part of success (apart from buying the Cataplana itself).

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Portuguese Fish And Seafood Cataplana

The traditional recipe of one of the most popular dishes in Portugal – Cataplana. 

  • 150 g grouper
  • 100 g clams
  • 100 g mussels
  • 100 g prawns
  • 2 large tomatoes (very ripe)
  • 5 potatoes (new)
  • 4 cloves garlc
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 dl olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 dl white wine (dry)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 chili
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  1. Clean all seafood and fish. Cut fish into generous pieces and season with salt. Cook potatoes in the skin and then peel them. Slice the rest of ingredients – onions, peppers, garlic, tomatoes, chili. 

  2. Put vegetables and fish In the cataplana. Add olive oil and wine. Top with mussels, clams and prawns. Close and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes.

  3. Add the potatoes and the herbs. Simmer for 5 more minutes, turning the cataplana several times.

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