Croatian 16th Century forska Gregoda Recipe

Name: Croatian 16th Century forska Gregoda
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg fish (white meat saltwater fish); 500 g crabs (shrimps or similar); 1 cup olive oil; 5 g sage (fresh leaves); 1 kg onion; 5 garlic cloves; 20 g parsley (fresh leaves); 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon thyme; 15 g salt; 10 g black peppercorns; 1 cup wine (white, dry); 500 g potatoes (optional); 5 cups water

Servings: persons

2 kg fish (white meat saltwater fish)
500 g crabs (shrimps or similar)
1 cup olive oil
5 g sage (fresh leaves)
1 kg onion
5 garlic cloves
20 g parsley (fresh leaves)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon thyme
15 g salt
10 g black peppercorns
1 cup wine (white, dry)
500 g potatoes (optional)
5 cups water

1
Take a large pot with low rim.
2
If you are making it with potato: Peel potato and cut like 0,5 cm thick chips and cook just 5 minutes to make them softer.
3
Finely mince onion.
4
Pour olive oil into a pot; add onion and (half cooked) potato.
5
Cut large fish into 200 g pieces and leave small fish as they are.
6
Put fish into a pot, add garlic, parsley, sage and cook without water at first.
7
After few minutes, add water to cover the fish (you do not need to use all water).
8
Season it with salt, pepper, oregano and thyme.
9
When water starts to boil add crabs and wine.
10
Let it boil not more than 10 minutes.
11
That is it.

923

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg fish (white meat saltwater fish), 500 g crabs (shrimps or similar), 1 cup olive oil, 5 g sage (fresh leaves), and more.

Yes, Croatian 16th Century forska Gregoda falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Croatian 16th Century forska Gregoda

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