Saffron & Pepper Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Saffron & Pepper Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion large, half chopped finely, half sliced, then quartered; 2 large garlic cloves chopped finely; 1 red pepper sliced; 1 green pepper sliced; 1 pinch sea salt; 1/2 ground black pepper a tsp of; 1/2 butternut squash diced; 1 fennel bulb sliced; 1 vine ripened tomato large, diced; 1 pinch saffron threads; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 dried parsley a tsp; 4 strips orange zest; 1 cup white wine; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons fish stock powder, or sufficient cubes for 500ml liquid; 5/8 cup sliced black olives; 1 1/8 pounds cod fillets skinned; 2/3 pound plaice fillets skinned; lemon quarters for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion large, half chopped finely, half sliced, then quartered
2 large garlic cloves chopped finely
1 red pepper sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 pinch sea salt
1/2 ground black pepper a tsp of
1/2 butternut squash diced
1 fennel bulb sliced
1 vine ripened tomato large, diced
1 pinch saffron threads
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 dried parsley a tsp
4 strips orange zest
1 cup white wine
1 cup water
2 teaspoons fish stock powder, or sufficient cubes for 500ml liquid
5/8 cup sliced black olives
1 1/8 pounds cod fillets skinned
2/3 pound plaice fillets skinned
lemon quarters for garnish

1
Heat the olive oil in a deep saucepan or large wok. Once good and hot, add the onion, garlic and both peppers with the sea salt and black pepper. Stir fry over a moderate heat until the onion is transparent and the peppers have softened. Don't allow the garlic to burn.
2
Add the butternut squash, fennel and tomato and continue to stir fry until the fennel appears slightly softened.
3
Add the saffron, bay, thyme, parsley and orange zest and stir to combine.
4
Add the wine and allow it to frizzle and reduce to around half, stirring throughout.
5
Add the water and stock powder/cube(s) and stir to combine. Bring to a lively simmer and cook with a lid on but stirring occasionally, until the saffron colour is well established and the flavours have combined nicely. Keep tasting the sauce - you will know when it is ready. Adjust the amount of black pepper, if it requires it.
6
Remove the lid, add the black olives and stir through. Continue to simmer until the sauce has reduced significantly and intensified. Do not allow it to run dry, however! Taste for seasoning - particularly salt at this stage.
7
Place the fish on top of the mixture and replace the lid. Cook on a gentle heat until the fish is almost done, then break it into large chunks and stir in the liquid that it will have produced, taking care not to break up the fish too much.
8
If the stew is still rather dry, add a little more hot water - bit by bit - until it reaches a nice saucy consistency.
9
Serve in warmed bowls with chunky bread for dipping and a lemon quarter to squeeze over.

284

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion large, half chopped finely, half sliced, then quartered, 2 large garlic cloves chopped finely, 1 red pepper sliced, and more.

Yes, Saffron & Pepper 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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Saffron & Pepper Fish Stew

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