Greek Fishermans Stew Recipe

Name: Greek Fishermans Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin; 1 small head fennel, diced; 1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, or to taste; 2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped, with their juices; 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced; Ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 pounds wild striped bass fillets, skinned, cut in 12 pieces; 6 basil leaves, torn; 1 cup mayonnaise seasoned with 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 small head fennel, diced
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes, or to taste
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cored and chopped, with their juices
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
Ground black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 pounds wild striped bass fillets, skinned, cut in 12 pieces
6 basil leaves, torn
1 cup mayonnaise seasoned with 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)

1
Warm oil in a 4-quart saucepan or casserole over medium heat.
2
Stir in onion and garlic and cook until soft but not brown.
3
Add fennel and cook a few minutes, until softened.
4
Stir in chile flakes.
5
Add tomatoes and salt, cover and cook on medium about 10 minutes.
6
Stir in wine and 2 1/2 cups water, bring to a simmer, add potatoes and cook another 6 minutes or so, until potatoes are tender.
7
Check seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add lemon juice.
9
Season fish pieces with salt and pepper, place them in the stew and simmer on low, covered, until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10
Meanwhile, warm 6 generous soup plates.
11
When fish is done, remove it to the warm soup plates.
12
Remove pot from heat, stir in basil, just to wilt it, and divide soup among the 6 plates.
13
Serve spiced mayonnaise alongside if desired.

609

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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: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 6 cloves garlic, sliced thin, 1 small head fennel, diced, and more.

Yes, Greek Fishermans 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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Greek Fishermans Stew

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