How To Make Italian Fish Stew
Italian Fish Stew Recipe. A tantalizing combination of a number of different tastes from the sea. This fish stew adds an Italian twist to a traditional dish known the whole world over. Relish our Italian Fish Stew recipe.
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4 Tbsp olive oil
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1 onion , thinly sliced
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a few saffron threads
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1 tsp dried thyme
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½ tsp cayenne pepper
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2 garlic cloves , finely chopped
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1 400ml can of chopped tomatoes
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100 ml dry white wine
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600 ml fish stock
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340 g white, skinless fish fillets , cod or haddock, cut into pieces
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340 g monkfish , cut into pieces
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450 g mussels , scrubbed
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130 g small squid , cleaned and cut into rings
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2 Tbsp fresh basil or fresh parsley , chopped
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salt and pepper , to taste
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1 large, heavy saucepan
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1 wooden spoon
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Step 1:
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Heat the oil
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Pour the olive oil into a saucepan and heat over a moderate temperature.
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Step 2:
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Add onion and spices
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When the oil has heated, add the onion, saffron, thyme, cayenne pepper and cook over a low heat until the onions have softened. Next add the garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
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Step 3:
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Finish the sauce
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Stir in the white wine, tomatoes, and fish stock. Bring the broth to a boil, letting it boil for around a minute, then reduce the heat slightly and simmer for 15 minutes longer.
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Step 4:
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Add the fish and seafood
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Add the cod or haddock and the monkfish. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the squid rings and the mussels and simmer for a few minutes more until the mussels have fully opened.
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Step 5:
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Serve
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Finally, stir in the basil or parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.