Description
A traditional Tuscan seafood stew made with mixed seafood simmered in a rich tomato, garlic, chili, and white wine broth, served over toasted garlic bread.
Ingredients
- 400 g monkfish or firm white fish, cut into large chunks
- 300 g mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 300 g clams, cleaned
- 200 g prawns, peeled and deveined
- 200 g squid, sliced into rings
- 400 g canned crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 small red chili, thinly sliced
- 120 ml dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 4 thick slices crusty bread
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Extra olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped garlic and sliced chili and cook gently for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and salt. Stir well and simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the monkfish and squid and simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish begins turning opaque.
- Add the mussels and clams. Cover the pot and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the shells open.
- Discard any shellfish that do not open after cooking.
- Add the prawns and cook uncovered for 3 to 4 minutes until pink and firm.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Toast the bread slices until golden and rub with a cut garlic clove while warm.
- Place one slice of toasted bread into each serving bowl.
- Ladle the hot seafood stew over the bread.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, a drizzle of olive oil, and lemon wedges before serving.
Notes
- Fresh seafood gives the best flavor and texture.
- Fish stock can replace water for a richer broth.
- Do not overcook seafood to keep it tender.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prepare the tomato broth ahead of time if desired and add seafood just before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
