Portuguese Lampreia à Moda do Douro

This traditional Portuguese dish is a delicious combination of Lampreia eel, potatoes, onions cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce that will be sure to please your family or friends! With just 10 minutes of preparation time followed by 30 minutes of cooking time you can have this delicious meal ready in no time!

Cooking Equipment:

• Large skillet • Knife • Cutting board • Measuring cups/spoons

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Cuisine:

Portuguese

Keywords:

Portuguese, Lampreia, Eel, Potatoes, Onions, Tomato Sauce

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

1 eel (Lampreia), cleaned and cut into pieces

2 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander seed powder

1 cup tomato sauce

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

Add the potatoes and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned.

Add the eel pieces to the skillet along with the paprika powder, cumin, coriander seed powder, salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the eel is lightly browned.

Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over cooked rice or pasta if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 400 kcal; Protein – 20g; Fat – 10g; Carbohydrates – 40g; Sodium – 500mg List of

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Did You Know?

In the summer months, many Portuguese families enjoy grilling sardines and other seafood outdoors.