Caldeirada (Portuguese Monster Fish Stew)

A robust Portuguese seafood stew featuring mixed fish, shellfish, and potatoes simmered in a rich white wine and tomato broth.

Dinner Seafood Dairy Free Gluten Free Portuguese Fish Stew

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

534.1

kcal / serving

4272.8 kcal total

Carbs

19.6g

per serving

156.8 g total

Fat

16.6g

per serving

132.8 g total

Protein

65.8g

per serving

526.4 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Tomato Paste

Liquids

500

White Wine

dry

250

Water

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

crushed

Flat leaf Parsley

chopped

pinch

Saffron

piece

Bay Leaves

piece

Peppercorns

whole

piece

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

Coriander

fresh, chopped

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Seafood

450

Squid

cleaned

piece

Clams

or cockles

900

Oily Fish

mackerel, swordfish, or tuna

900

White Fish

sea bass, monkfish, hake, or haddock

225

Prawns

large, raw

piece

Mussels

Vegetables

piece

Onion

medium, chopped

piece

Green Pepper

large, sliced

450

Potato

diced

piece

Tomatoes

large, ripe, chopped

Method

Sweat the onion, garlic, and green peppers in olive oil for 10 minutes.

Cover and stew the vegetables gently for 15 minutes.

Add parsley, saffron, potatoes, bay leaves, peppercorns, tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, and water.

Cover and simmer the mixture for 10 minutes.

Add the squid and clams and simmer for another 10 minutes.

Layer the fish, prawns, and mussels on top without stirring.

Season with black pepper, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until shellfish open.

Discard unopened shellfish and garnish with coriander before serving.