MARISCADA - BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

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This recipe is from recipesource, ethnic recipes south america. It has been posted here for ZWT - 7 World Tour - South/Central America. Brazil is a country colonized by the Portuguese. Hence, the Mariscada's original source would have been Portugal.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Brazilian

Time 3h25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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)

Steps:

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

Sheikh Abbas
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The mariscada was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The seafood was fresh and the broth was flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to someone who enjoys spicy food.


waris Nizamani
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I love this mariscada recipe! It's my go-to dish when I'm craving something hearty and flavorful. The broth is always so rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I also love that I can adjust the ingredients to suit my own preferences


Khussi Alon
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The mariscada was a hit at my dinner party! My guests raved about the delicious broth and the variety of seafood. The recipe was easy to follow and the cooking time was accurate. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Bumper Sticker
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This mariscada recipe is an explosion of flavors! The combination of seafood and vegetables creates a rich and complex broth that's both comforting and invigorating. I followed the recipe closely and the results were outstanding. The fish was cooked