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Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley

Name: Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g fresh fish fillets (cod or haddock), cut into chunks; 250g raw mussels, cleaned and debearded; 250g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 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; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 1 bay leaf; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

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

4.8(578 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 1, 2025

Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Seafood Medley

For the Stew Base

For the Seasoning

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 402 kcal
Protein: 45.2 g
Carbs: 33.6 g
Fat: 10.5 g
Fiber: 4.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1608 kcal
Protein: 180.8 g
Carbs: 134.2 g
Fat: 41.9 g
Fiber: 19.3 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g fresh fish fillets (cod or haddock), cut into chunks	450	90	0	5	0
250g raw mussels, cleaned and debearded	80	18	5	1.5	0
250g raw shrimp, peeled and deveined	240	48	1	3	0
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 large onion, sliced	60	2	14	0	2
2 cloves garlic, minced	10	0.5	2	0	0
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced	30	1	7	0	2
2 medium tomatoes, chopped	44	2	10	0.5	3
3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced	390	10	90	0.5	10
4 cups fish stock or water	40	8	0	2	0
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1	0.3	0.5
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 lemon, zest and juice	12	0.5	4	0.1	1
1 bay leaf	0	0	0	0	0
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped	3	0.3	0.5	0	0.3
1 teaspoon dried oregano	3	0.2	0.7	0.1	0.5

These estimates are typical values and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Seafood

1
Toss fish with seasoning
In a bowl, toss the fish fillets with salt, pepper, and half of the lemon juice.
2
Marinate
Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 15 minutes.

Preparing the Stew Base

1
Heat oil and sauté onions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Tip: Ensure mussels are tightly closed before cooking; discard any open ones.
2
Add onions
Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent.
3
Cook peppers and tomatoes
Stir in garlic, bell pepper, and tomatoes; cook for about 5 minutes.
Tip: Prepare all vegetables and marinate seafood ahead of time to streamline the cooking process.

How to Make Lemony Portuguese Caldeirada with Seafood Medley

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Building the Base
Add potatoes, fish stock, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot; bring to a simmer.
2
Layering the Seafood
Add marinated fish and cover; simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Finishing Touches
Add shrimp, mussels, remaining lemon juice, zest, and oregano. Cook until mussels open and shrimp turns pink.