Sicilian-style fish stew

Sicilian-style fish stew

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Cooking time

Ready in 30 minutes

Skill level

Easy

Servings

Serves 2

Give midweek suppers a taste of Italy with this super speedy, low-fat one-pot

Nutrition and extra info

Nutrition info

Nutrition per serving

kcalories
246
protein
26.7g
carbs
25.8g
fat
2.5g
saturates
0.3g
fibre
2.8g
sugar
-
salt
2.32g

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion, halved and finely sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 anchovy, rinsed (optional)
  • a pinch chilli flakes
  • 2 plum tomatoes, diced
  • 125ml white wine
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • 50g couscous
  • 250g white fish fillet, from a sustainable source
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • a handful chopped parsley

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Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a wide, shallow pan. Add the onion, celery, garlic, anchovy (if using) and chilli flakes. Season and cook for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another couple of minutes. Pour in the wine and stock and bring to a boil. Cook for 2 minutes then add the couscous. Turn down to a simmer and add the fish. Cover with a lid and cook until the fish is done, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Divide between 2 dishes, breaking the fish into large pieces. Sprinkle over lemon zest and parsley to finish.

Recipe from olive magazine, November 2009

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katehay's picture

Perfect dinner when on a diet, filling & delicious but only 246 calories. I used tinned tomatoes and added a few green olives. Have also tried it without anchovy when I didn't have any & it still worked well.

seahaze's picture

Husband had a heart attack. We needed to change the way we ate so low fat food is now a daily occurrence. This fish stew is gorgeous and we regularly eat it. We are going to make it when we go on holiday to France shortly using all the lovely fresh ingredients from the markets. Yum!

mattdekenah's picture
4

Had this for dinner last night and rather enjoyed it. Didn't have white wine on hand so used vermouth, and like PoppyM, I recommend adding a whole tin of anchovies as a 'seasoning' if you will. I also used tinned plum tomatoes as suggested to bring about the rich colour.

cjflossy's picture

lovely and versatile. i used quinoa instead of cous cous [as im allergic to gluten] and as i was cooking it for me and my 5year old son, no wine but i added frozen peas. also used frozen fish steaks, and once added the stock, then put in the fish steaks and the quinoa. then i added some chilli to mine at the end.

toniburton1's picture
5

I made this for my boyfriend and our house mate, they couldn't get enough of it. So easy to make and really tasty, will be making this again!

louise-honey's picture
5

Delicious and really simple.
I use a few tablespoons of passata instead of the plum tomatoes. The lemon and parsley at the end make all the difference.
Leftovers are also great the next day!

hrgoddess's picture

Very nice. I used the oil from the anchovy tin to saute the onion, celery and garlic. I dropped all of the anchovies into the mix. I didn't have couscous to hand so used quinoa which worked out fine (pre cooked it and added at the end). Pretty much doubled the recipe and used some seafood broth I had available. Added some prawns, scallops and squid. Chucked in a bit of sugar to even out the acidity. Used a can of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes. Forgot the lemon but oh well. Will make again.

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mrsjroberts's picture
5

Very Nice! I used a full tin of chopped tomatoes (the brand I use is very thick so did not make it watery). I also used Quinoa which needed about an extra 5 minutes cooking but added much more flavour than cous cous would.
I would also crush the garlic next time as the slices were too harsh in my opinion (& I Love garlic!). I used 4 anchovies which I would say was perfect.
My husband is also a celery-phobic but he loved it and I wouldn't cook it without.
Yum!

kakinosh's picture
4

I made mine a bit oriental by adding half a can of coconut milk at the same time as the fish which gave it lovely creamy texture, and lime zest instead of lemon. Delish.

angri13's picture
4

Took longer than 30 mins due to chopping but I did make for 4 people.

To reduce waste used a whole small tin of anchovies in olive oil (drained) and added juice of the lemon to stock which added flavour. Few extra chilli flaked added kick too.

jamesbarker3000's picture
5

Really nice. Made it with a tin of plum tomatoes and a squirt of tomato puree. I used pollack.

I added a squeeze of anchovy paste to the onion and garlic.

I omitted the white wine and the lemon.

jamesbarker3000's picture
5

Really nice. Made it with a tin of plum tomatoes and a squirt of tomato puree. I used pollack.

I added a squeeze of anchovy paste to the onion and garlic.

I omitted the white wine and the lemon.

birdy30's picture

I don't cook this with couscous. I make it without and then serve with brown rice. I also add a few star anise to the sauce.

andrea-johnson's picture
5

We love this recipe, it is so fresh and tasty, it's a firm favourite even with the reluctant fish eater of the family. I make it exactly as the recipe says and it's just right.

domlassco's picture
5

Really enjoyed this - used smoked haddock, tinned plum tomatoes and 1/2 tsp anchovy paste as best available alternatives. Agree with lady who said you can taste the wine, use something half decent. Next time I'll double the quantity of cous cous...

angeladaly's picture
5

Me and my Husband holiday in Sicily frequently and often eat this dish while we're there. I tried this recipe to try and replicate and what a massive success! Very authentic! We thought it was perfect but as we love anchovies thought we might pop another fillet in next time? Thank you for re-creating the memories.

sarahloumaltby's picture

A lovely dish - very tasty and so easy to make. I substituted the couscous for potato which was a good alternative and used good quality chopped plum tomatoes to give it a rich flavour and colour.

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