TURKISH FISH STEW

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A non-traditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.

Provided by Randall Shillman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Turkish

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups water
1 ½ cups dry couscous
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small white onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
2 teaspoons capers, liquid reserved
12 small green olives
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup water
2 teaspoons sumac powder
1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
ground black pepper to taste
1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil, and stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and continue to cook and stir about 2 minutes. Mix in the artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the fish chunks. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 32.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 761.6 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

Anamika H
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Ramesh Thakur
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Norden Lhamo
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this stew is a winner. The sauce is so rich and flavorful that it makes the fish taste amazing.


Attaullah holic
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish. I usually add some chopped vegetables to the stew to make it a more complete meal.


Martha Moyo
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Alija Basnet
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Muhammad abubakar Bakar
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I found that the fish was a little overcooked, but the sauce was very good.


Fatimoh Lawal
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who likes a little heat.


Abdullqhar Khan
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I'm always looking for new fish recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The fish is cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Adal Chaudhary
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This stew is a great way to warm up on a cold winter day. The spices are especially comforting.


Blessed Monday
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I love the simplicity of this dish. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


Haramcad Boy
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids.


Kiera Manuel
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this stew is a winner. The sauce is so rich and flavorful that it makes the fish taste amazing.


Asif Kharcha
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish. I usually add some chopped zucchini and carrots to the stew to make it a more complete meal.


Syeda sarha Shah
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I love this recipe! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a little extra spice with some cayenne pepper.


Roger Coleman
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This Turkish fish stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The fish is cooked in a flavorful tomato sauce with onions, peppers, and spices. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.