Portugal Fish Stew (Caldeirada De Peixe)

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A hearty, tomato-based Portuguese fish stew layered with fresh seafood and crusty bread.
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This traditional Portuguese Caldeirada is a vibrant, rustic stew that celebrates the day’s catch. The dish features a rich, savory tomato sauce infused with garlic, green peppers, and warm spices like nutmeg and allspice. Layers of tender fish fillets are nestled in an earthenware dish, topped with slices of bread that soak up the flavorful broth. The heat from piri-piri sauce adds a gentle kick, while fresh coriander provides a bright, herbal finish. It is a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for cool evenings or a satisfying weekend dinner. Serve it straight from the oven with crusty bread to mop up every last drop of the aromatic sauce.

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Portugal Fish Stew (Caldeirada De Peixe)

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 79.5

Description

This traditional Portuguese Caldeirada is a vibrant, rustic stew that celebrates the day's catch. The dish features a rich, savory tomato sauce infused with garlic, green peppers, and warm spices like nutmeg and allspice. Layers of tender fish fillets are nestled in an earthenware dish, topped with slices of bread that soak up the flavorful broth. The heat from piri-piri sauce adds a gentle kick, while fresh coriander provides a bright, herbal finish. It is a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for cool evenings or a satisfying weekend dinner. Serve it straight from the oven with crusty bread to mop up every last drop of the aromatic sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Clean the fish and cut into fairly small pieces, removing as many bones as possible.
  2. Sprinkle the fish with salt and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
  3. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped onions, peeled and chopped tomatoes, and seeded chopped green pepper.
  5. Cook gently until the vegetables begin to soften.
  6. Stir in crushed garlic, nutmeg, ground allspice, and piri-piri sauce.
  7. Add dry white wine and a little water, then cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  8. Remove the sauce from the heat.
  9. Lightly oil the bottom of a shallow, ovenproof dish, preferably earthenware.
  10. Place a layer of fish in the dish, followed by a layer of the tomato sauce.
  11. Sprinkle with chopped coriander leaves.
  12. Repeat the layers of fish, sauce, and coriander until all ingredients are used.
  13. Cover the top with slices of bread (crusts cut off) and drizzle with the remaining olive oil or dot with butter.
  14. Bake in a preheated oven at 350&# 194;°F (175ðC) for about 30 minutes, or until the fish is tender.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 79.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 28.4mg10%
Sodium 31.2mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 13.1g27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve hot with boiled or fried potatoes and a side salad.

Keywords: portuguese, fish stew, caldeirada, seafood, tomato sauce, piri-piri, coriander, bread topping, oven baked, rustic dinner, garlic, spicy, comfort food
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