A vibrant seafood stew cooked and served in a traditional copper cataplana, featuring a generous assortment of fresh shrimp, clams, mussels, and white fish, simmered in a flavorful sauce of olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, diced tomatoes (in moderation), white wine, and fresh cilantro. Prepared without starchy fillers.

Key ingredients

Shrimp, clams, mussels, white fish fillets, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, onions, diced tomatoes, white wine, cilantro, bay leaf, salt, pepper.

If you order it anyway

Explicitly request no potatoes, rice, or other starches. Ask for minimal tomato if strictly limiting carbs, or ensure only diced tomatoes are used without added sugar or tomato paste.

If you order it anyway, say this (Portuguese)

Sem batatas, arroz ou pão, por favor. Podem adicionar mais pimentões ou espinafres? E, por favor, sem farinha ou amido para engrossar o molho.

No potatoes, rice, or bread, please. Can you add extra bell peppers or spinach? Please ensure no flour or starch thickens the broth.

Watch out for

Tomatoes, onions, and white wine contribute to total carbs. Hidden sugars can be found in tomato bases or restaurant stocks. Ensure no flour or cornstarch is used as a thickener.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.