The Hearty Soup: Fisherman’s Stew

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Cod is a low-calorie fish that is a great substitute for meat protein. It is low in calories, high in protein, and contains a lot of nutrients that are good for the body to protect against diseases and to enable it to perform its functions. Isn’t that exactly what we need for the chilly weather this Christmas? If you like seafood chowder, you’ll definitely like this recipe called “Fisherman’s Stew”.

Right here below is the recipe of chef Cal Elliot for Fisherman’s Stew. This is a versatile stew – use any mild, fresh, local fish and shellfish you can get your hands on. The stew is currently on Rye’s Menu if you ever want to check it out!

Ingredients (Serves Eight)

• 1 pound cooked chorizo (4-6 medium sized links), medium dice (you can use more if desired)
• 1 # 10 (3 quart) can peeled tomato, drained, seeded and diced  (this should add up to about 4 cups of diced tomato after draining and seeding)
• 3 Qts Clam Broth
• 4 red bell peppers, large dice
• 3 large shallots, medium dice (3 shallots)
• 5 cloves garlic paste
• pinch cayenne
• pinch saffron
• 2 cups white wine
• 1.5-2 Qts chicken stock
• sachet thyme & bay leaf

Any or all of the following:

• 1LB mussels
• 1/2 lbs head on shrimp
• 1/2 lbs scallops
• 1/2 lbs lobster (if you’re on the East Coast) or 2lbs Dungeness crabs (if on West Coast)
• 1/2 lbs either Halibut, Cod, or Wild Striped Bass (or any fresh, local mild fish)

Preparation

1. Brown chorizo and 1 tbsp olive oil in large rondeau over medium heat (about five minutes). Remove chorizo and reserve once the sausage has taken on good color. Do not clean pan.
2. To the same pan add shallots. Sweat in olive oil, adding garlic paste when almost cooked (about five minutes)
3. Add chorizo & red pepper to shallot/garlic mix and cook (about five minutes)
4. Add white wine, saffron and cayenne. Simmer to reduce until almost dry (depending on your stove and pan, this could take anywhere from 10-15 minutes. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-reducing.)
5. Add clam broth and simmer to reduce by half (about 20-30 minutes, depending on stove and pan. Keep an eye on it to avoid over-reducing. Taste as you reduce. Move to the next step when it’s reduced by about half and it’s got nice body to the flavor.)
6. Add tomato & chicken stock and bring to a simmer
7. Add fish and shellfish, cover, and continue to simmer for about five minutes.
8. Serve in a bowl with some roasted garlic baguette

Recipe from nonabrooklyn.com