Portuguese Seafood Stew
A hearty Portuguese Seafood Stew filled with fresh seafood, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant spices, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Seafood Ingredients
- 1 lb firm white fish (like cod or halibut)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb mussels, cleaned Substitute with clams if needed
Base Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz/400g)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 piece bell pepper, diced (red or yellow) For a pop of color
- 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust based on heat preference
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Serving
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
- Crusty bread For dunking
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until they’re soft and translucent—about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Cooking
- Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and stir in the paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let that mixture bubble away for around 5 minutes.
- Pour in the seafood or vegetable broth, bringing it back to a simmer. Allow it to cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add the fish and let it cook for about 4-5 minutes.
- Toss in the shrimp and mussels next. Cover the pot and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and the mussels have opened.
- Ladle the stew into bowls and sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with crusty bread.
Notes
Don't fret if your sauce looks a little lumpy—it’s all part of the magic! For an extra kick, dollop some spicy aioli on top before serving.