Ligurian Buridda (Italian Fish Stew) Recipe

Name: Ligurian Buridda (Italian Fish Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, for shallow-frying; 2 carrots, finely diced; 1 onion, finely diced; 3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 kg beef tomatoes or 2 kg plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped; 850 ml fresh fish stock; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 6 monkfish steaks, on the bone; 12 squid rings; 12 raw king prawns; 6 small bass fillets or 6 small sea bream fillets; 12 raw mussels

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, for shallow-frying
2 carrots, finely diced
1 onion, finely diced
3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 kg beef tomatoes or 2 kg plum tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped
850 ml fresh fish stock
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
6 monkfish steaks, on the bone
12 squid rings
12 raw king prawns
6 small bass fillets or 6 small sea bream fillets
12 raw mussels

1
Heat the olive oil in large heavy-based saucepan or casserole dish.
2
Add in the carrot, onion, thyme and garlic and fry gently over a low heat for 5 minutes.
3
Add in the tomatoes and the fish stock.
4
Season with salt, freshly ground pepper and a little sugar.
5
Cover the tomato mixture with a cartouche (a lid made from baking paper) and simmer very gently for 2 hours, stirring now and then.
6
Add in the monkfish, squid, king prawns, bass and mussels and simmer for 5-10 minutes until the fish and seafood is cooked through.
7
Serve the Buridda over slices of toasted Garlic Italian bread.

727

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Fat

Carbs

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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, for shallow-frying, 2 carrots, finely diced, 1 onion, finely diced, 3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and more.

Yes, Ligurian Buridda (Italian 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!

Ligurian Buridda (Italian Fish Stew)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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