Cataplana de peixe e marisco

Cataplana is a delightful and aromatic dish hailing from the Algarve region of Portugal. This traditional recipe is a harmonious blend of fresh seafood, fish, and a burst of hearty flavors. Cooked in a distinctive cataplana pan, this seafood feast promises to transport you to the sun-drenched coasts of the Algarve with every bite.

Ingredients

🐟 500g fresh fish fillets such as cod or seabass
🦐 200g shrimp peeled and deveined
🦑 200g squid cleaned and sliced
🐚 200g clams rinsed and scrubbed
🧄 3 cloves of garlic minced
🧅 1 large onion thinly sliced
🍅 2 ripe tomatoes diced
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper sliced
🥔 500g baby potatoes halved
🫒 50ml olive oil
🍷 100ml white wine
🧄 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
🧂 Salt and pepper
🍋 1 lemon cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1- Prep the Ingredients:

Start by cleaning and preparing all seafood.
Rinse the fish fillets, shrimp, squid, and clams thoroughly.
Slice the vegetables and halve the baby potatoes.

2- Sauté the Aromatics:

In a cataplana pan or a large shallow skillet like a Le Creuset Shallow Casserole, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sliced onions, sautéing until they become soft and fragrant.

3- Build the Base:

Add the diced tomatoes and red bell pepper to the pan.
Cook until the tomatoes break down into a rich sauce.

4- Layer the Dish:

Place the halved baby potatoes into the pan.
Follow with layers of fish fillets, shrimp, squid, and clams.
Season the layers with salt and pepper.

5- Add the Liquids:

Pour in the white wine and cover the pan with its lid.
Let the mixture simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Cook for approximately 20-30 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the clams have opened.

6- Finishing Touches:

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Include lemon wedges for an extra zest of flavor.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: Approximately 400
Proteins: 35g
Fats: 10g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Equipment: Cataplana pan or any large covered skillet like Le Creuset Shallow Casserole