Description
Jamie Oliver’s speedy fish stew brings Mediterranean coastal flavors directly to your kitchen with minimal effort. Quick, delicious seafood simmers in a zesty tomato broth, promising restaurant-quality comfort that keeps cooking stress far away.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 400g mixture of fish fillets
- 400g mussels and clams
- 4 large raw shell-on king prawns
- 1 bulb of fennel
- 4 spring onions
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 anchovy fillets
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 clove of garlic
- 3–4 cloves of garlic
- ¼–1 fresh red chili
- 1 pinch of saffron
- 1 small bunch of fresh basil
- A few sprigs of fresh lemon thyme
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 125 milliliters (4.2 fluid ounces) white wine
- 700 grams (24.7 ounces) passata
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 heaped tablespoons fat-free natural yogurt
- ½ a lemon
- 1 ciabatta loaf
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high temperature, sautéing fennel, anchovies, spring onions, and chili for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become fragrant and slightly softened.
- Introduce crushed garlic and white wine to the skillet, allowing the liquid to reduce and intensify flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour in passata sauce, boiling water, and roughly chopped basil leaves, reducing heat and simmering the mixture for 3 minutes to develop a rich, aromatic base.
- Gently add all seafood components to the simmering sauce, cooking for 4 minutes or until mussels and clams fully open, indicating they are perfectly cooked.
- Prepare ciabatta bread by creating diagonal crisscross cuts across the surface, ensuring even seasoning and crispy texture.
- Create a fragrant herb mixture by combining crushed garlic, fresh thyme leaves, salt, black pepper, and olive oil in a small bowl.
- Generously rub the herb mixture onto the prepared ciabatta, ensuring complete coverage and even distribution of seasonings.
- Bake the seasoned bread in a preheated oven at 220°C / 425°F for 10 minutes, or until the surface turns golden brown and crisp.
- Using a mortar and pestle, crush garlic and saffron threads into a fine paste, releasing their essential oils and flavors.
- Blend the saffron-garlic paste with yogurt and a fresh squeeze of lemon juice, creating a tangy and aromatic accompanying sauce.
Notes
- Elevate your seafood game with this Mediterranean-inspired one-pot wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal.
- Saffron’s golden threads infuse the broth with luxurious warmth, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that feels both exotic and comforting.
- Fennel’s subtle licorice notes dance perfectly with the oceanic richness of fresh fish, offering a harmonious culinary experience.
- Garlic-thyme ciabatta provides a delightful textural contrast, soaking up the aromatic broth and adding a crispy element to each bite.
- Yogurt’s tangy coolness balances the stew’s robust spiciness, creating a complex and memorable taste sensation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: uk
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg