Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley

A Delightful Seafood Stew Full of Mediterranean Flavors

Experience the vibrant and soothing taste of the Portuguese coast with this seafood medley featuring a zesty lemon kick.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Seafood Medley

500g fresh fish fillets (cod or haddock), cut into chunks

250g raw mussels, cleaned and debearded

250g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

For the Stew Base

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

4 cups fish stock or water

1 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Seasoning

1 lemon, zest and juice

1 bay leaf

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1 teaspoon dried oregano

Preparation

Marinating the Seafood

Toss fish with seasoning

In a bowl, toss the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and half of the lemon juice.

Marinate

Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes.

Preparing the Stew Base

Heat oil and sauté onions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Ensure mussels are tightly closed before cooking; discard any open ones.

Add onions

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.

Cook peppers and tomatoes

Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.

Prepare all vegetables and marinate seafood ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Add potatoes, fish stock, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer.

Stew Base Simmering: 30 minutes. Use medium heat.

Layering the Seafood

Add marinated fish and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.

Finishing Touches

Add shrimp, mussels, remaining lemon juice, zest, and oregano. Cook until mussels open and shrimp turns pink.

Seafood Cooking: 20 minutes. Use low heat.

Plating & Serving

Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley

FaUtensils

Plating & Serving

Serve the caldeirada in a large, rustic bowl garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge on the side.

Sauce Pairings

Aioli

A creamy garlic sauce to complement the stew

Crusty Bread

For dipping and savoring every last drop

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Chopped parsleyFresh lemon wedges

Perfect Sides

Basmati Rice

Steamed Green Beans