By Jo Francis
Portuguese Fish Stew (Caldeirada)
9 steps
Prep:10minCook:20min
A simple recipe for Portuguese Fish Stew (Caldeirada) that can be made with fish or shellfish in a fragrant yet simple, saffron broth.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:05:43 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
49
Low
Glycemic Load
13
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories392 kcal (20%)
Total Fat15.5 g (22%)
Carbs25.8 g (10%)
Sugars6.1 g (7%)
Protein31.5 g (63%)
Sodium776.8 mg (39%)
Fiber3.6 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
3 tablespoonsolive oil
1onion
diced
4garlic cloves
rough chopped
2tomatoes
diced
125mlwhite wine
500mlchicken stock
or fish stock, or use half clam juice
2 teaspoonsfish sauce
skip if using fish stock/clam juice
saffron
large, crumbled
⅛ teaspoonground clove
or allspice, optional
¼ teaspoonsmoked paprika
¼ teaspoonsalt
¼ teaspoonpepper
2bay leaves
1 tablespoonsfresh thyme
lemon thyme is nice
1 lbpotatoes
cut into 1-inch cubes, yukon, baby red or white, thin skins ok -but peel russets
1.5 lbsfish fillets
boneless, skinless, wild cod, haddock, sea bass, salmon, or feel free to mix in or substitute shellfish- clams mussels shrimp, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
0.25 tea spoonchilli
½ tablespoontomato purée
Instructions
Step 1
Sauté the onion and garlic until golden and fragrant. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they soften and begin losing their shape
Step 2
Add a generous pinch of saffron, crumbling it a little in your fingers
Step 3
Add the stock, bay leaves, salt, spices and potatoes.
Step 4
Bring the potatoes to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
Step 5
add the fish and thyme, use firm white fish such as sea base, halibut, black cod, haddock, escolar, ono, red snapper, salmon, scallops or shrimp.
Step 6
Simmer gently until the fish is just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
Step 7
Try not to stir too much, but rather gently ladle the saffron broth over top.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, a squeeze of lemon, and if you like spice- some chili flakes.
Step 9
Dish up the stew and serve with crusty bread or rice if you want.
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