Seafood Stew That Reminds Us Of Portugal Recipe

Name: Seafood Stew That Reminds Us Of Portugal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved; 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more to serve; 1 large, sweet onion, halved pole to pole and sliced; 1 large bulb fennel, sliced thin, fronds reserved; Kosher salt; Fresh ground black pepper; 3 large carrots, diced; 3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin; 4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into approximately 1-inch pieces; 4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (use canned in the winter and spring); 2 cups white wine (that you like to drink); 2 pounds fresh white fish filets (I usually use two types of fish-whatever is freshest); Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, preferably Meyer; Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper as desired (plus more if desired); 1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed with mortar and pestle or ground in spice grinder (or more to taste); 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved
2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more to serve
1 large, sweet onion, halved pole to pole and sliced
1 large bulb fennel, sliced thin, fronds reserved
Kosher salt
Fresh ground black pepper
3 large carrots, diced
3 large cloves garlic, sliced thin
4 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into approximately 1-inch pieces
4 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (use canned in the winter and spring)
2 cups white wine (that you like to drink)
2 pounds fresh white fish filets (I usually use two types of fish-whatever is freshest)
Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, preferably Meyer
Red pepper flakes or Aleppo pepper as desired (plus more if desired)
1 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed with mortar and pestle or ground in spice grinder (or more to taste)
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata olives (optional)

1
Place the shrimp shells in a large saucepan and cover with about 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered while you prepare the rest of the stew.
2
In a separate, large Dutch oven over medium heat, heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil till shimmering. Add the onions and fennel with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and about 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are soft but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add carrots, and continue to cook for a few more minutes till they begin to soften. Stir in garlic, and cook another minute or 2 till you can smell the garlic; it shouldn't brown.
3
Add potatoes, tomatoes, and wine. Strain the previously made shrimp stock into the Dutch oven. If vegetables are not completely covered, you can add more wine or water until they're all just covered. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered till potatoes can be easily pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes. (If you are making this ahead, you can stop here and refrigerate the stew. Bring it back to boil and then reduce the heat to simmer before adding the seafood.)
4
Stir in the shrimp (Cut them in half if they are large.) and fish filets, being careful not to break them into too small of pieces. Stir in lemon juice and zest, red pepper flakes, and crushed fennel seed. Let fish and shrimp poach in broth for 5 to 10 minutes till just cooked through. Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
5
To serve, ladle the stew into a bowl. Drizzle a little good olive oil on the top, and sprinkle with chopped fennel fronds and Kalamata olives (if desired). Add additional Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes if you like more heat.

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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: 1/2 pound medium-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, shells reserved, 2 teaspoons olive oil, plus more to serve, 1 large, sweet onion, halved pole to pole and sliced, 1 large bulb fennel, sliced thin, fronds reserved, and more.

Yes, Seafood Stew That Reminds Us Of Portugal 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.

Seafood Stew That Reminds Us Of Portugal

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