World Flavors Cookbook

Cataplana de Marisco

Name: Cataplana de Marisco
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Portugal
Ingredients: Mixed seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels, monkfish); Onions, bell peppers, tomatoes; Garlic, cilantro, paprika; White wine; Olive oil; Piri-piri

A luxurious seafood medley steamed in a traditional copper clam-shaped vessel from the Algarve region.

Cuisine: Portugal

Ingredients

Mixed seafood (shrimp, clams, mussels, monkfish)
Onions, bell peppers, tomatoes
Garlic, cilantro, paprika
White wine
Olive oil
Piri-piri

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics in the base of the cataplana. 2. Layer the fish and seafood on top. 3. Add wine and spices. 4. Seal the cataplana and steam over medium heat for 15-20 mins. 5. Open at the table for a dramatic reveal of steam and aroma.