Italian Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Italian Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ripe roma tomato; 2 small fennel bulbs (1 1/2 pounds total weight); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for your bread.; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 4 cups water; 2 teaspoons sea salt; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 14 mussels, in the shell well scrubbed; 2 lbs fresh assorted white fish fillets, such as sea bass,hilibut,red snapper and sole,cut into 2 inch pieces.; 12 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail fin on); 4 slices crusty Italian bread; coarsely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 lb ripe roma tomato
2 small fennel bulbs (1 1/2 pounds total weight)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for your bread.
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups bottled clam juice
4 cups water
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 pinch red pepper flakes
14 mussels, in the shell well scrubbed
2 lbs fresh assorted white fish fillets, such as sea bass,hilibut,red snapper and sole,cut into 2 inch pieces.
12 lb small shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tail fin on)
4 slices crusty Italian bread
coarsely chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley (to garnish)

1
Cut tomatoes in half, squeeze out the seeds.
2
Chop coarsely.
3
If you can stand it, remove skin too, but I have no patience for that.
4
Trim the root end of each fennel bulb and remove stalks.
5
Cut the bulbs in half lengthwise and then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges; set aside.
6
In large saucepan/pot over medium-low heat warm the olive oil.
7
Add garlic and saute until it just begins to change color, 1-2 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes, fennel and bay leaves and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
9
Stir in lemon juice, wine, water, salt and red pepper.
10
Cover partially and cook till fennel is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
11
Discard any mussles that do not close to the touch.
12
Add fish cover, and barely simmer on low for 10 min.
13
Add mussles and shrimp and continue to barely simmer for 45 min or until all mussles are open and shrimp is pink.
14
Discard and mussles that did not open.
15
Taste, adjust seasoning.
16
Preheat oven to 350 Brush each bread slice w/ olive oil, arrange on baking sheet oiled side up, warm in oven a few minutes.
17
To serve, place 1 bread slice in a soup bowl (4 inch) and ladle the stew over the bread.
18
Garnish w/ parsley Serve right away.

1479

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

328

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ripe roma tomato, 2 small fennel bulbs (1 1/2 pounds total weight), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for your bread., 3 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Seafood 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!

Italian Seafood Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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