Portuguese Cataplana – One-Pot Seafood Feast from the Algarve Region | Lei's Kitchen

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Turkey sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

clams

🥗Healthier: canned clams

💰Cheaper: frozen clams

Canned clams are more accessible and budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Non-alcoholic wine retains acidity without alcohol.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned shrimp

Tofu provides protein at a lower cost.

Slice bell peppers thinly

Thinly slice one large onion

Cut up two tomatoes

Chop fresh cilantro

Cut cod into 1.5 inch pieces and clean shrimp, leaving heads and tails on

Season shrimp and cod with salt, pepper, paprika, and Portuguese seasoning; mix with olive oil and cover

Turn on Zojirushi electric skillet and add olive oil

Add sliced onions with a dash of salt and sauté for about 3 minutes

Add minced garlic and tomatoes with salt; cook until tomatoes soften

Add bell peppers, salt, pepper, paprika, and Portuguese seasoning; cover and cook for about 5 minutes

Place potato slices on top, seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and Portuguese seasoning; add lime juice

Add sausage and a splash of olive oil, then pour in a cup of Vino Verde; cover and cook for 5 minutes

Taste the broth and adjust flavor if needed

Add cod and two cups of chicken stock; cook for a few minutes

Add shrimp last, adjusting timing based on shrimp size

Taste the broth one last time before adding cilantro

Ladle seafood, sausage, vegetables, and broth into a bowl and serve with hearty bread and Portuguese white wine

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