Cataplana | Portuguese Fish Stew from Algarve

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey chorizo

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey chorizo reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth adds depth without alcohol.

seafood

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is affordable and still flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

Clean the shellfish by rinsing them three to four times until the water runs clear.

Check for open shells; discard any that do not close when tapped.

Slice the sea bass into individual portions.

Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.

Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add garlic, onion, and red bell pepper; sauté for about 17 minutes until onions are translucent.

Add 4 ounces of clam juice and 1 can of diced tomatoes; stir to combine.

Add the cleaned clams and mussels; cover and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to open.

Add the seasoned shrimp and sea bass; cover and cook until the seafood is cooked through, checking for doneness with a thermometer.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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