| Chowders
So many seafood chowder recipes, so little time! If you’re like me, you know there’s not much better in this world than a soothing bowl of creamy seafood chowder. Creamy, rich, nourishing, and briny; if you’re a seafood lover, what’s not to like? Of course, that’s a rhetorical question but only if made the right […]
Caldeirada de Peixe, a traditional Portuguese fish stew, is an iconic and incredibly delicious Portuguese fisherman’s stew, made with the catch of the day, fresh vegetables, and spices. Like any Portuguese soup or Portuguese stew, recipes (and opinions) vary from region to region, town to town, and family to family. Made with fresh ingredients and […]
I know, a fish head floating in a bowl of soup may seem strange, or just downright terrifying, but fear not my friends! This simple fish head soup recipe is designed for my fellow Americans who did not grow up eating fish head soup. And that means just about all of us. It will therefore […]
A traditional oyster stew recipe used to be an incredibly popular dish in the eastern half of the United States. At one time it even rivaled clam chowder as one of America’s favorite seafood soup recipes. From the middle of the 18th century into the early 20th century, oyster saloons were popular establishments that specialized […]
When was the last time you saw a squid stew on a menu? Probably never, right? But if you did, would you order it? Probably not, right? Why risk spending a bunch of your hard-earned money on something you’ve never had before? It would take a little leap of faith to order a squid stew. […]
Bourride (pronounced “boo-reed-a”) is a French fish stew whose defining feature is an aioli made with olive oil, garlic, lemon, and mustard, that infuses the broth, slightly thickening it into a velvety texture and turning it a gorgeous golden yellow color. Bourride may not be as famous as Bouillabaisse, its world-renowned French Provencal sibling, but […]
Shrimp Mozambique is one of those fascinating recipes that exist only in small regional pockets of the United States. Though the name suggests it’s an African dish, it’s actually Portuguese so you’ll often hear it referred to as Portuguese Shrimp Mozambique. In particular, you’ll find it in the Portuguese communities on the southern coast of […]
You know when you taste something from another country that is so incredible that it makes you contemplate, for a brief second, going straight to the airport and flying to that country just so you can eat it EVERY DAY? That’s Zarzuela de Mariscos, a stupendously delicious Spanish seafood stew that is THAT good. Now, […]
This easy Portuguese clam stew recipe is a much simpler adaptation of a more traditional Portuguese clam stew, especially great when you’re short on time and/or ingredients. Nevertheless, despite its simplicity, it bursts with flavors of both the land and sea. If you love seafood, especially clams, you’re really gonna love this savory and briny […]
There are times when the beauty in this life stops you dead in your tracks. A misty mountain vista with shades of blue and purple, a fiery orange sunset that lights up the sky, an uplifting piece of music. The same could be said of the iconic French Bouillabaisse recipe. When it’s done right, it’s […]
Take any coastal region of the world. If you dig deep enough, you’ll find dozens if not hundreds of native seafood soup recipes in that region. Most of these you won’t ever find on the internet. In fact, the overwhelming majority of seafood soups remain relatively obscure. Take New England, for example, a region known […]
Zuppa di Pesce, an Italian fish stew, probably has as many variations as there are stars in the galaxy. Though Zuppa di Pesce translates as “fish soup,” it’s really more like a fish stew as it usually also includes a variety of shellfish. What is Zuppa di Pesce? Zuppa di Pesce is one of the […]