Portuguese Seafood Sauté Recipe
A delicious mix of fresh seafood sautéed with garlic and spices.
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables and Aromatics
Spices and Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
In a bowl, combine the shrimp, mussels, calamari, and white fish. Season lightly with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the seafood is marinating, chop the onion, slice the red bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
Cooking
- 3
Sauté the Aromatics
In a large sauté pan or skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add Garlic and Spices
Stir in the minced garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Cook the Seafood
Add the marinated seafood mixture to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.
- 6
Finish with Tomatoes and Parsley
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and chopped parsley to the pan. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
