portuguese fish stew

Here's a simple recipe for Portuguese Fish Stew (aka Caldeirada) that can be made with fish or shellfish in a fragrant yet simple, saffron broth, studded with potatoes. Rustic and light, this summer stew can be made in just 30 minutes! Serve with Rice or Crusty Bread!

Portuguese Fish Stew (Caldeirada) 

olive oil

onion, diced

garlic cloves, rough chopped

tomatoes, diced

white wine

chicken stock (or fish stock)

fish sauce

saffron, crumbled

clove (or allspice)- optional see notes

smoked paprika

salt

pepper

bay leaves

fresh thyme (lemon thyme is nice)

potatoes,

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fish

In a large dutch oven or heavy bottom pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic, stirring until softened, fragrant and golden, about 6 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices. Cook until tomatoes soften, about 4 minutes.

Add the white wine, and simmer until most has evaporated, about 2-3 minutes.

Add stock, fish sauce ( if using chicken broth), saffron, a pinch of ground clove or allspice, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, bay leaves and fresh thyme.  Add potatoes and bring to boil. Cover and simmer on low heat until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes.

Add fish, bring to a simmer over medium heat, give a gentle stir ( don&#8217;t over stir or fish will break apart) and cook fish until it is just cooked through about 3-4 minutes. Turn heat off.

Taste broth. Adjust salt, adding more if necessary.

Garnish with fresh torn Italian parsley leaves, lemon wedges, chili flakes and crusty bread.

Made and served it for dinner. Not one scrap remained in pot.

I just made this for dinner absolutely fabulous ❤️

Got this in my email and instantly ran to the local fish market! I used cod and shrimp...the flavors were so reminiscent of summers in Cape Cod, where we first experienced Portuguese food, and my family agreed, this one is a keeper! absolutely delicious!

Wonderful ! My husband and I really enjoyed it, especially adding chili flakes at the end!

I have also made your sourdough bread which was also fantastic!

This was fabulous! Used cod and clams and included the allspice and smoked paprika. Also used fresh thyme from the garden and a mix of yellow, white and purple baby potatoes. Looking forward to making this again and varying the type of seafood- maybe some shrimp and scallops next time.

Hi,
I am planning to cook for 3 X times. This is for large group of people for multiple days. Do the measurements need to be increased 3 times? I tried the same technique in another recipe and it didn't work out as planned. Do you suggest any changes to the measures?

Thanks,
Maloy

Quick, delicious broth.  Made it with swai, loved the saffron flavor

I absolutely love your recipe Sylvia, I have made it once a week during lockdown and it has brought smiles to everyone's faces - my 7 and 8 year old eat every bite!

Enjoyed, and subtle,  after all it’s just  fish stew and what could be 
better ?

Yummy all around!
I didn't realize how expensive saffron is but oh well!

Excellent recipe thanks. I use salmon, halibut, and a can of chopped clams with liquid. Also use both clove and allspice and mash a few pieces of potato for body. Thanks again!

This Portuguese fish stew (caldeirada) is a delicious dish made with vegetables, fish and seafood in a richly flavored broth. It’s a simple stew full of Mediterranean flavors that’s just perfect with some rustic, crusty bread.

Portuguese Fish Stew (Caldeirada de Peixe)

onion,

red bell pepper, sliced

garlic cloves, chopped

red chili flakes

fresh cilantro (coriander) stems, chopped

(250 ml) dry white wine

saffron

(14 oz / 400 g) cherry tomatoes

oz (350 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes

fish stock

lb (225 g) large shrimp (or a seafood mix)

lb (450 g) white fish (haddock

cilantro,

Heat the olive oil in a large stock...

Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven and saute the onion and red bell pepper for 4-5 minutes over medium heat until slightly softened.

Stir in the garlic, red chili flakes and...

Stir in the garlic, red chili flakes and chopped cilantro stems and continue to cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the white wine, saffron and bay leaves...

Add the white wine, saffron and bay leaves and allow to bubble for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is reduced to about a half.

Add the cherry tomatoes and break them down...

Add the cherry tomatoes and break them down with your spoon, then stir in the potatoes and fish stock.

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat,...

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes.

Place the shrimp and fish on top of...

Place the shrimp and fish on top of the stew and push gently so they’re covered in liquid. Put the lid back on the pot and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro...

Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot with your favorite rustic bread.

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This Portuguese fish stew (caldeirada) is a delicious dish made with vegetables, fish and seafood in a richly flavored broth. It’s a simple stew full of Mediterranean flavors that’s just perfect with some rustic, crusty bread.

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