Recipes
Tia Lilia’s Fish Stew: Caldeirada de Peixe
- Prep Time:15 min
- Cook Time:40 min
- Servings:6
This comforting Portuguese fish stew combines fresh pollock and scallops with potatoes, tomatoes, white wine and traditional Portuguese flavors.
Created in collaboration with Maria Lawton of Maria’s Portuguese Table on PBS, our take on Tia Lilia’s caldeirada de peixe is a hearty seafood stew made for sharing with fresh bread and a glass of wine.
Why You’ll Love It
- A traditional-inspired Portuguese seafood stew
- Made with fresh pollock and sea scallops
- Rich, comforting and easy to make in one pot
What Is Caldeirada de Peixe?
Caldeirada de peixe is a traditional Portuguese fish stew made with seafood, potatoes, vegetables and a flavorful broth. Recipes vary throughout Portugal and from family to family, often reflecting the seafood available locally.
Our version combines flaky pollock and sweet sea scallops with tomatoes, potatoes, onions, garlic, parsley, white wine and pimenta moída for a hearty Portuguese seafood stew with plenty of flavor.
Making Fish Stew with Whitefish and Scallops
Whitefish (such as Atlantic pollock and hake) and scallops bring two complementary textures to this fish stew recipe. For example, Atlantic pollock is mild and flaky, while scallops add a naturally sweet, delicate richness.
The seafood is added toward the end of cooking so it stays tender while absorbing the flavors of the tomato, wine and herb broth.
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