Description
Mediterranean fish stew showcases rustic Greek flavors with tender white fish simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Fresh herbs and lemon zest elevate this simple yet elegant coastal dish that brings Mediterranean warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 700 g (1.54 lbs) fish (red mullet, sea bass), cut into chunks
- 4 stalks celery, diced
- 2 white onions, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 potatoes (500 g or 1.1 lbs), peeled and diced
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 1 liter (4.2 cups) chicken or vegetable stock
- 2–3 bay leaves
- parsley, chopped
- dill, chopped
- juice of 1 lemon
- olive oil for sautéing
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté garlic, onions, and celery with salt and pepper until vegetables soften and release their delicate fragrance, developing a rich foundational flavor.
- Vegetable Layer: Introduce cubed potatoes and ripe tomatoes into the seasoned mixture, gently folding and allowing them to simmer and intermingle, creating a harmonious vegetable medley that gradually tenderizes over 12-15 minutes.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour stock into the pot, add bay leaves, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Let the liquid slowly marry the ingredients, allowing flavors to develop and potatoes to reach a perfect tender-yet-firm consistency over approximately 15 minutes.
- Seafood Integration: Carefully nestle fish chunks into the simmering liquid, cooking delicately for 8-10 minutes to preserve the seafood’s delicate texture and prevent fragmentation while ensuring thorough, even cooking.
- Final Flourish: Elevate the stew’s complexity by adjusting seasoning, garnishing with fresh parsley and dill, and finishing with a bright splash of lemon juice and a luxurious drizzle of olive oil. Gently crush some potatoes to naturally thicken the broth, creating a rich, velvety texture.
Notes
- Potato Perfection: Cut potatoes uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the stew.
- Seafood Selection: Choose firm white fish like cod or sea bass that can withstand gentle simmering without falling apart during cooking.
- Flavor Layering: Allow each ingredient time to develop its individual taste, creating a complex and rich Mediterranean-style broth.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent overcooking fish and preserve delicate protein structures, which keeps seafood tender and moist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg