Fish Stew Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 small red pepper; 1 large clove garlic; 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds; .⅓ tsp. crushed red pepper; 3/4 c. dry white wine; 1 can whole tomatoes in juice; 1 c. water; salt; 12 oz. cod, hake, or Alaskan pollock fillet; 1 lb. mussels; 8 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed), shelled and deveined medium shrimp; 1/2 c. fresh basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 small red pepper
1 large clove garlic
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
.⅓ tsp. crushed red pepper
3/4 c. dry white wine
1 can whole tomatoes in juice
1 c. water
salt
12 oz. cod, hake, or Alaskan pollock fillet
1 lb. mussels
8 oz. fresh or frozen (thawed), shelled and deveined medium shrimp
1/2 c. fresh basil leaves

1
In 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil on medium.
2
Add onion and chopped pepper, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
3
Add garlic, fennel seeds, and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute longer, stirring.
4
Add wine; heat to boiling.
5
Stir in tomatoes with their juice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling on high.
6
Add cod, mussels, and shrimp; heat to boiling.
7
Reduce heat to low; cover.
8
Simmer 8 to 9 minutes or until cod and shrimp turn opaque and mussels open.
9
Discard any unopened mussels.
10
Sprinkle stew with basil to serve.

162

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 small red pepper, 1 large clove garlic, 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.

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Fish Stew

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