Croatian Brudet – Dalmatian Fish Stew
From Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Brudet (or Brodet) is a rich seafood stew made with mixed fish, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine, traditionally served with polenta.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 600g mixed white fish (monkfish, snapper, cod), cut into chunks
* 300g mussels or shrimp (optional)
* 1 onion, sliced
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 tomatoes, chopped
* 150ml white wine
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Bay leaf, parsley, salt, pepper
Instructions:
1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
2. Stir in wine, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add fish and shellfish, cover and cook gently for 15–20 minutes.
4. Garnish with parsley. Serve with soft polenta or crusty bread.
Croatian Tip:
Don’t stir once fish is added — gently shake the pot to keep fish intact.
Croatian Brudet – Dalmatian Fish Stew
From Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, Brudet (or Brodet) is a rich seafood stew made with mixed fish, tomatoes, garlic, and white wine, traditionally served with polenta.
Ingredients (Serves 4):
* 600g mixed white fish (monkfish, snapper, cod), cut into chunks
* 300g mussels or shrimp (optional)
* 1 onion, sliced
* 3 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 tomatoes, chopped
* 150ml white wine
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* Bay leaf, parsley, salt, pepper
Instructions:
1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
2. Stir in wine, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
3. Add fish and shellfish, cover and cook gently for 15–20 minutes.
4. Garnish with parsley. Serve with soft polenta or crusty bread.
Croatian Tip:
Don’t stir once fish is added — gently shake the pot to keep fish intact.
