Italian fish stew recipe

Italian Fish Stew Recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Italian fish stew recipe is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of the Mediterranean with fresh seafood. Bursting with vibrant colors and robust flavors, this hearty stew is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests. The combination of tender fish, tomatoes, herbs, and spices creates a delectable broth that will leave you craving more. With its simplicity and versatility, this recipe is a must-try for seafood lovers looking to explore the depths of Italian cuisine.

Keywords: Italian, fish stew, Mediterranean, seafood, flavorful.

Italian fish stew recipe details

Italian fish stew recipe, recipe Rating: 4.5
Number of votes:103Ingredients
1. White skinless fish fillets, such as haddock or cod , cut into pieces 912 ounces)
2. fish stock (8c)
3. dry white wine (3/4c)
4. tomatoes drained and chopped (2cans)
5. finely chopped garlic (2cloves)
6. cayenne pepper (large pinch)
7. dried thyme (1tsp)
8. saffron threads (a few)
9. thinly sliced onion (1)
10. olive oil (2tbsp)
11. thickly sliced bread (to serve)
12. salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
13. chopped fresh basil or parsley (2tbsp)
14. small squid, cleaned and cut into rings (8 ounces)
15. scrubbed mussels (1pound)
16. Monkfish cut into pieces (1pound)

Method of preparation
1. Take a heavy pan, heat olive oil in it. Add the onion, thyme, saffron threads, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste. Mix them well and cook it over low heat for about 10 minutes or until the onions get soft.

2. Add garlic and cook them for 1 minute more. Add hot fish stock, dry white wine and chopped tomatoes. Keep it to boil for 1 minute and then reduce the heat and keep it to simmer for about 15 minutes.

3. Add the fish pieces into the tomato mixture and mix them well. Keep it to simmer for further 3 minutes. Now add the mussels and squid rings and simmer for about 2 minutes or until the mussels get open, discard the closed one.

4. Add basil or parsley and season them to taste. Pour it in the warmed soup bowls and serve with bread.

Number of servings: 4