Fish Stew Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 c. onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green pepper, finely chopped; 5 c. tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 c. fennel, diced; 3 c. clam juice; 2 c. dry white wine; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. fresh basil; 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme; 1 strip (4 x 1-inch) orange peel; 1/4 tsp. saffron threads; 1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper; 2 1/2 c. peeled and chopped potatoes or 1 c. pasta shells; 20 clams, scrubbed; 1 lb. squid, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings; 1 lb. bass, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled; 1/3 c. parsley (for garnish)

Servings: persons

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 c. onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, finely chopped
5 c. tomatoes, finely chopped
1 c. fennel, diced
3 c. clam juice
2 c. dry white wine
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. fresh basil
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
1 strip (4 x 1-inch) orange peel
1/4 tsp. saffron threads
1/2 tsp. hot red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
2 1/2 c. peeled and chopped potatoes or 1 c. pasta shells
20 clams, scrubbed
1 lb. squid, cleaned and cut into 1/4-inch rings
1 lb. bass, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb. raw shrimp, shelled
1/3 c. parsley (for garnish)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan.
2
Saute the onion, garlic and green pepper over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add tomatoes, fennel, clam juice, wine, bay leaf, basil, thyme, orange peel, saffron, hot pepper flakes, black pepper and potatoes (or pasta).
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce to a simmer, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
6
Add the clams, cover the pan and simmer until the clams open.
7
Discard any that don't open.
8
Add the squid, bass and shrimp.
9
Cover and simmer just until the fish are done, about 2 minutes.
10
Serve in deep bowls, garnished with parsley.

457

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tbsp. olive oil, 2 c. onion, finely chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 green pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Fish Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fish Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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