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Easy & Hearty Sicilian Fish Stew Recipe

This hearty fish stew features halibut and veggies in a rich broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: fish stew
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 357kcal
Author: Editor

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 1 medium zucchini diced
  • 2 - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes with liquid
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 lb halibut filets skin removed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh green beans trimmed and quartered
  • 1 large organic lemon juice and zest
  • ¾ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup pine nuts

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, zucchini, and garlic. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies become soft and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
    chopped vegetables in a soup pot
  • Add the wine and gently scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Stir to combine and simmer for approximately 2-3 minutes.
    adding wine to fish stew recipe
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and fish stock and bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Cover pot and gently simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20-25 minutes.
  • Uncover and add the chopped halibut and fresh green beans. Cover and continue cooking until the fish is flakey and the green beans are slightly tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
    adding fish and green beans to the fish stew recipe
  • Add lemon zest and juice and stir in fresh parsley. Remove from heat and season with additional salt and black pepper, if desired.
  • To serve, top each serving with a tablespoon of pine nuts. Enjoy!

Notes

If you do have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for two days. To reheat, transfer cold fish stew to a pot and warm over medium low heat until it simmers.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 801mg | Potassium: 1524mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6743IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 4mg