Once upon a time, along the sun-kissed shores of Portugal, there lived a fisherman named Miguel. Miguel was known far and wide for his skill in navigating the azure waters of the Atlantic Ocean and for his deep connection to the sea. Every evening, after a long day’s work, Miguel would return home to his cozy seaside cottage, where his wife, Maria, eagerly awaited his arrival with a pot of steaming Portuguese Fish Stew simmering on the stove.
Portuguese Fish Stew Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups fish or seafood stock
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound firm white fish fillets, such as cod or haddock, cut into chunks
- 1/2 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Crusty bread, for serving
