Cataplana: A Portuguese Seafood Delight

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup white wine 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin Salt and black pepper, to taste 1 lb fresh clams, cleaned 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned 1/2 lb firm white fish (like cod or monkfish), cut into chunks 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped Lemon wedges, for serving Execution 1 Sauté the VegetablesIn a large cataplana pot or heavy skillet with … Read more

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#MediterraneanFlavors / PortugueseCuisine

Imam Bayildi (Stuffed Eggplant)

Ingredients 4 medium eggplants (preferably slim and long) 4 medium onions, thinly sliced 6 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium tomatoes, finely chopped 1/3 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing the eggplants) 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Juice of 1 lemon (optional) Execution 1 Prepare the Eggplants:Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the centers, leaving about a 1/2-inch shell. Brush the insides with olive oil and sprinkle lightly with salt. Place them … Read more

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#MediterraneanFlavors / #TurkishRecipes / #VegetarianCuisine / OliveOilLovers