Brazilian Seafood Stew Recipe

Serves/Makes: 6

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound fresh calamari (squid)
• 1/2 pound cooked clam meat
• 1/2 pound shelled cooked prawns (shrimps)
• 1/2 pound shelled cooked mussels
• 1 pound fresh white fish
• 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 8 ounces coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons freshly chopped coriander
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt

How to cook Brazilian Seafood Stew:

• Cut the fish into 1-inch cubes (or slightly larger) and the squid into small pieces. Place both in a bowl together with some salt and the lemon juice. Mix to coat well and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, minced garlic and salt in a food processor or blender and process to a coarse purée.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the puree and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add the fish and squid together with any marinade and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time.
• Add the prawns, clams, mussels and coconut milk, mix well and simmer gently for a further 15 minutes stirring from time to time and adding a little water if necessary (it should be the consistency of a soup).
• Adjust the seasoning and serve immediately with rice.

Comments:
Brazilian name for Seafood Stew is Caldeirada de Mariscos

This recipe for Brazilian Seafood Stew serves/makes: 6

Main Ingredient: Seafood Mix
Preparation Method: Soup/Stew
Cuisine: South American