Sexy Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Sexy Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sliced shallots; salt; 3/4 cup white wine; 1 1/4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb; 1 pound baby red potatoes, trimmed; salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 pound boneless rockfish filets, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced
1/2 cup sliced shallots
salt
3/4 cup white wine
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 pound baby red potatoes, trimmed
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pound boneless rockfish filets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon

1
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook and stir leek, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the melted butter until softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Stir wine into leek mixture, increase heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
3
Mix fennel and potatoes into leek mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add cream and stir to combine.
4
Stir fish and tarragon into soup, cover and cook for 3 minutes. Stir gently, reduce heat to medium-low and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

372

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large leek, cleaned and thinly sliced, 1/2 cup sliced shallots, salt, and more.

Yes, Sexy 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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Sexy Fish Stew

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