Description
This Portuguese Fish Stew, also known as Caldeirada, is a flavorful and comforting dish made with a variety of fish fillets, potatoes, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. The combination of saffron, thyme, and smoked paprika creates a rich and satisfying stew that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 4 cups chicken stock (or fish stock, or use half clam juice)
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce (skip if using fish stock/clam juice)
- large pinch saffron, crumbled
- 1/8 teaspoon ground clove (or allspice)- optional see notes
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh thyme (lemon thyme is nice)
- 1 lb potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes (yukon, baby red or white) thin skins ok -but peel russets. Or sub cauliflower for a lower carb version
- 1.5 lbs fish fillets- (boneless, skinless) wild cod, haddock, sea bass, salmon (or feel free to mix in or substitute shellfish- clams, mussels, shrimp, etc.) cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes, white wine, chicken stock, fish sauce, saffron, cloves, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves, and thyme. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add Potatoes and Fish: Add cubed potatoes and cook until tender. Gently add fish fillets, simmer for 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
- You can customize the seafood in this stew by adding your favorite shellfish or different types of fish.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some of the potatoes to create a creamier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg