Jul 09 2026
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Mariscada In Green Or Red Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Taste of Portugal
Time40m
Serves4

A combination of shellfish stew in green or marinara sauce

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Ingredients

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Shellfish

Sauce (Green or Red)

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Sauce

  1. 1

    For Red Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    For Red Sauce

    Add the minced garlic and diced tomatoes, cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes break down.

  3. 3

    For Red Sauce

    Stir in fish stock, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    For Green Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 5

    For Green Sauce

    Add the minced garlic, chopped green bell pepper, and chopped cilantro, cooking for another 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    For Green Sauce

    Stir in fish stock, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Cook the Shellfish

  1. 7

    Add the shrimp, mussels, clams, and squid to the prepared sauce (red or green) and cover. Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the shellfish have opened and the shrimp are cooked through.

  2. 8

    Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

  1. 9

    Ladle the mariscada into bowls. Garnish with lemon wedges and fresh cilantro leaves.

  2. 10

    Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.

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