Sicilian Fish Stew
This simple and rustic fish stew is packed with Sicilian-inspired flavours. It's simple to make (in just one pot) and delightful with plenty of crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 2 anchovy fillets roughly chopped
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 1 yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery finely chopped
- ½ bulb fennel finely chopped, fronds reserved
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp lemon zest
- 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine
- 500 ml (2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes crushed with hands
- 3 tbsp sultanas/golden raisins
- 2 tbsp capers drained & rinsed
- 300 g (10 ½ oz) firm white fish fillets such as sea bass or barramundi
- 20 g (⅓ cup) flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Add 3 tbsp of olive oil to a large skillet along with the anchovy fillets, chili flakes and fennel seeds. Set over medium heat. As the oil begins to heat up, gently stir to encourage the anchovies to dissolve. Once shimmering, add the onion, celery and fennel bulb along with a generous pinch of salt. Cook, stirring every so often, until the veggies begin to take on colour - about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, tomato paste and lemon zest and cook until very fragrant and the tomato paste begins to darken, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Pour over the wine and cook until the strong alcoholic smell has dissipated and the liquid has reduced, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, tomatoes, sultanas and capers. Bring to a simmer and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes, just for the flavours to meld.
- Meanwhile, cut the fish into 5cm (2in) pieces. Gently add the fish to the soup. Simmer until the fish is cooked through - about 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Off heat, stir in the parsley. Serve immediately, topping with more parsley and the chopped fennel fronds.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 1590mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 1762IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 6mg
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is automatically generated and provided as guidance only. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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