BRODETTO (FISH STEW) ANCONA-STYLE

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Brodetto, a fish stew with a tomato base, is a specialty of the Marche region of Italy. There are several recipes for brodetto, even within the Marche. This recipe belongs to the province of Ancona. To make this recipe, I chose fish available in the southern United States.

Provided by Jason

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
red pepper flakes to taste
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 ½ pounds red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ cup white vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 cups fish stock
1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
½ pound medium shrimp, with shells
6 (3/4 inch thick) slices Italian bread, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, Dutch oven, or preferably a clay pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery, bay leaves, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the mashed tomatoes and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat. Add the fish. Pour in the vinegar or wine. Cook until the liquid has almost evaporated, about 10 minutes; pour in the fish stock. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Gently mix in the clams. Cook until clams have opened (discard any that don't open) about 2 minutes, and then stir in the shrimp. Cook until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes.
  • Place a slice of toasted bread in the bottom of each bowl. Ladle brodetto over the bread and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 125.2 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1005.6 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

Nojin Kurdi
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


favour divine
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Milan Roka
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this stew. The flavors were very well-balanced.


Dmaxx Drinka
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it.


Jeffrey Quesard
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The flavors in this stew are amazing! I love the combination of the fish, tomatoes, and herbs.


Juan Schembri
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This stew is so hearty and comforting. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


Ganiu Rahim
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful and satisfying dish.


GUTTARMAN JUGHERKNOT
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This was my first time making brodetto, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The stew was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Adhika Nair
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The stew is so flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter night.


Sufiyan Sahil
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This brodetto fish stew was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the fish was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the addition of the saffron, which gave the stew a beautiful golden color and a slightly floral aroma.