Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew) for Two

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2022

My cataplana captures the treasures of the Algarve region—abundant fresh seafood, smoky cured meat, vibrant paprika—in a rich, ruddy broth.

SERVES 2

TIME 55 minutes

Cataplana (Portuguese Seafood Stew) for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Our cataplana hews to tradition by using the classic dish amêijoas na cataplana (clams in a cataplana) as a starting point. From there, we added fennel, red bell pepper, and clam juice to create a dish that would feel right at home in the A...

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