TUSCAN FISH STEW

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I spent a few days in Florence about 30 years ago, and while I don't remember much, I do recall my surprise at how delicious the Tuscan fish stew was. What I found so interesting was how herbs like oregano, sage, and rosemary, which I'd only associated with meat, were also used with seafood. Also, FYI just in case any old-school Tuscans are coming over: I hear that for this to qualify as an official Italian fish stew you need use at least 5 different types of seafood, which is both insane and adorable. Serve with crusty bread.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup clam juice
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¼ cup sliced green onions
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 anchovy fillet
2 pinches red pepper flakes
12 ounces halibut, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil
½ tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 pinch minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • Puree cherry tomatoes and clam juice in a blender until smooth. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, green onions, garlic, anchovy, and 1 pinch red pepper flakes in a cold plan. Place over medium heat. Cook and stir until garlic and onions just start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato mixture. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer stew until color deepens, about 10 minutes.
  • Add halibut and shrimp to the stew. Season with salt. Increase heat to high. Cover pan and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, basil, oregano, and rosemary. Pour stew into a warm bowl. Drizzle in remaining olive oil and sprinkle 1 pinch red pepper flakes on top. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 405 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 76.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 922.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

Ajiz Mahar
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of fish, and it's always turned out great.


abdalqader amerah
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Umar Farooq Khan Niazi
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaron Google
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ariman Hidar
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of fish, and it's always turned out great.


Louisa Hunt
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Duku Shafic
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Didi Lantz
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Heera Gujjar7
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of fish, and it's always turned out great.


Aly Emmert
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Skyy West
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This was a great recipe. I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Asim
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Felecia Scott
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. I love the versatility of this recipe. I've made it with different types of fish, and it's always turned out great.


Vincent Muscato
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I'm not a huge fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce is so flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Jubayear Sarder
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This was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. I made it for my family and they loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Final Presulme
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I usually serve it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.


Hamna Maryam
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This was a great recipe! I made some substitutions based on what I had on hand, and it turned out great. I used tilapia instead of cod, and I added some chopped carrots and celery to the pot. I also used white wine instead of red wine, and it was sti