Posted on Monday, January 25, 2016 in Soup Recipes

Portuguese Conger Stew

How to make Portuguese conger (congro) stew Azores style.
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Portuguese Conger Stew

Preparation time 10 min
Cooking Time 30 min
Ready In 40 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

2 lbs of conger (congro)Salt (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)3 onions1 glass of white winePimento paste (to taste)2 green peppers4 cloves of garlicParsley (to taste)2 egg yolks1 tablespoon of lemon juice
2 lbs of conger (congro)Salt (to taste)Olive oil (to taste)3 onions1 glass of white winePimento paste (to taste)2 green peppers4 cloves of garlicParsley (to taste)2 egg yolks1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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Preparation

  1. Cut the fish into eight slices, then clean and wash.
  2. Season with salt.
  3. Cover the bottom of a pan with olive oil and a layer of sliced ​​onions.
  4. Arrange the fish slices over the onion in a single layer.
  5. Add the white wine, pepper, the peppers (cleaned and cut into slices), a few sprigs of parsley and garlic cloves (chopped).
  6. Season with a little salt.
  7. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the lemon juice and pour evenly in pan.
  8. Cover and let it boil.
  9. Cook for about 30 minutes.
  10. Serve over slices of toasted bread.
Recipe & Photo Credit: belinha78, petiscos.com
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Paula
Paula
Can I substitute with salmon instead?
3 Years ago, Thursday, September 30, 2021
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Eddy
Yes, for sure Paula.
3 Years ago, Thursday, September 30, 2021
Maria
Maria
Isn't the egg yolks with lemon at the end
3 Years ago, Friday, September 17, 2021
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Eddy
No, in step 7 Maria.
3 Years ago, Saturday, September 18, 2021
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