Directions:
- Preparation : Clean the seafood thoroughly. Discard any mussels that don’t close.
- Sauté vegetables : Heat the olive oil in a cataplana (or a large pot if you don’t have one) over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Add vegetables : Add the tomatoes and pepper strips to the cataplana. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Deglaze with wine : Pour in the white wine and let it reduce slightly.
- Add seafood : Add the seafood, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cooking : Cover the cataplana and simmer over low to medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Finish : Sprinkle the dish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Serving : The Cataplana is traditionally brought to the table directly in the cooking utensil and served hot.
Tips:
- For a richer sauce, you can add a small amount of tomato paste.
- This dish pairs well with fresh, crusty bread or simply boiled rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Vary the seafood according to availability and preference.
Cataplana a traditional Portuguese dish
Cataplana is a wonderful example of the simple yet aromatic cuisine of the Algarve, offering a hearty, healthy dish that captures the essence of Portugal.
Directions:
- Preparation : Clean the seafood thoroughly. Discard any mussels that don’t close.
- Sauté vegetables : Heat the olive oil in a cataplana (or a large pot if you don’t have one) over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until softened.
- Add vegetables : Add the tomatoes and pepper strips to the cataplana. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are soft.
- Deglaze with wine : Pour in the white wine and let it reduce slightly.
- Add seafood : Add the seafood, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cooking : Cover the cataplana and simmer over low to medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked and the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Finish : Sprinkle the dish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Serving : The Cataplana is traditionally brought to the table directly in the cooking utensil and served hot.
Tips:
- For a richer sauce, you can add a small amount of tomato paste.
- This dish pairs well with fresh, crusty bread or simply boiled rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Vary the seafood according to availability and preference.
Cataplana a traditional Portuguese dish
Cataplana is a wonderful example of the simple yet aromatic cuisine of the Algarve, offering a hearty, healthy dish that captures the essence of Portugal.
