MONKFISH AND SCALLOP SOUP

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, quick, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless monkfish fillets
1 pound sea or bay scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel
1 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
6 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into half-inch cubes
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound mussels, well scrubbed with beards removed
1/2 cup chopped parsley or basil

Steps:

  • Cut the monkfish into 1-inch cubes.
  • If sea scallops are used, cut them in half.
  • Heat the oil in a kettle or large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, celery and fennel, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the saffron, jalapeno pepper and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, water, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the monkfish, scallops and mussels. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Check the seasonings, then stir in the parsley or basil. Serve immediately with garlic Parmesan croutons.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1478 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Jima
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's so warm and flavorful. I love the addition of the croutons. They add a nice crunch.


Shabana Shehzadi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little extra chili pepper to give it a bit of a kick.


ssenyonga julius
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This soup is simply delicious! The monkfish and scallops are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the tomatoes and peppers. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.


Angie Grande
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I'm always looking for new seafood recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The monkfish and scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I love the addition of the saffron. This soup is sure to become a new favorite.


Parul Akter
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The monkfish and scallops are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the herbs and spices. This soup is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day.


Saiyan Rahman
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The soup is so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kody Austin
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This soup is absolutely divine! The monkfish and scallops are cooked to perfection and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the lemon zest and white wine. This soup is sure to impress your guests.


Paul Mendle
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This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover monkfish and scallops. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use frozen monkfish and scallops, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Rebecca Okonkwo
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the monkfish and scallops. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Phyllis Jardine
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This soup is simply delicious! The monkfish and scallops are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the tomatoes and peppers. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.


Ethan Wickman
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I'm always looking for new seafood recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The monkfish and scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was so flavorful. I love the addition of the saffron. This soup is sure to become a new favorite.


Sheikh Qais
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The monkfish and scallops are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the herbs and spices. This soup is sure to warm you up on a cold winter day.


Afifa Khanom
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up. The soup is so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amber Ashburn
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This soup is absolutely divine! The monkfish and scallops are cooked to perfection and the broth is so flavorful. I love the addition of the lemon zest and white wine. This soup is sure to impress your guests.


aya jaddour
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that I can use frozen monkfish and scallops, which makes it a great weeknight meal.


Ranaahad Ranaahad
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The monkfish and scallops are so warming and satisfying. I love the addition of the leeks and fennel, which add a nice depth of flavor.


Bytyqi Rystem
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this soup changed my mind. The monkfish and scallops were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Atif Noman
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the monkfish and scallops. I would highly recommend this recipe.


laura ameh
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This monkfish and scallop soup was a hit! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.