Medium
Cape Verdean
Carapau Guisado
Cape Verdean stewed mackerel - coastal classic.
55
Total Minutes
4
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
35 min
Cook Time
55 min
Total Time
Ingredients (8 items)
2.00 lbs
Mackerel fillets
fresh
2.00 large
Onions
sliced
3.00 medium
Tomatoes
chopped
1.00 large
Bell pepper
sliced
4.00 cloves
Garlic
minced
0.50 cup
White wine
2.00
Bay leaves
3.00 tbsp
Olive oil
Instructions (7 steps)
1
Season mackerel with salt and pepper.
2
Heat olive oil and lightly brown fish.
6 minutes
3
Remove fish, Cook onions until soft.
5 minutes
4
Add garlic, tomatoes, and bell pepper.
8 minutes
5
Add wine and bay leaves, simmer 5 minutes.
5 minutes
6
Return fish and simmer gently 10 minutes.
10 minutes
7
Serve with rice or bread.