Mariscada - Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Mariscada - Brazilian Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 clams; 1 lb mussels; 2 tablespoons pure olive oil; 1 onion, large, diced; 2 tomatoes, large, ripe, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 4 lbs cod fish fillets, fresh, cut into serving-size pieces; 1 lb shrimp, large, peeled, deveined; 1/2 lb crabmeat, fresh (all cartilage removed)

Servings: persons

12 clams
1 lb mussels
2 tablespoons pure olive oil
1 onion, large, diced
2 tomatoes, large, ripe, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
4 lbs cod fish fillets, fresh, cut into serving-size pieces
1 lb shrimp, large, peeled, deveined
1/2 lb crabmeat, fresh (all cartilage removed)

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Clean the clams by scrubbing them thoroughly with a wire brush,.
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removing any beard or barnacles.
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Then place them in a large pot with 1 gallon of water or enough to cover, and 1/3 cup salt.
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Allow the clams to remain for 20 minutes during which time they will.
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expel the sand inside. Continue this process, changing the water at.
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least two more times.
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The mussels are cleaned in a similar manner, but you must leave them in the water for at least 2 hours.
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Throw away any clams or mussels that float or are not tightly closed.
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Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a large, heavy saucepan over.
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medium heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, garlic, coriander, salt,.
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peppers, and saffron and cook, stirring, until the onions have.
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softened, but are not brown.
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Add the fish and shellfish to the onion mixture. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the shellfish open. Discard any clams or mussels that do not open. Serve hot.

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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: 12 clams, 1 lb mussels, 2 tablespoons pure olive oil, 1 onion, large, diced, and more.

Yes, Mariscada - Brazilian Fish Stew 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.

Mariscada - Brazilian Fish Stew

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