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November 13, 2009

Mediterranean fish stew

Mediterranean fish stew

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion , halved and finely sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves , sliced
  • 1 anchovy , rinsed (optional)
  •  a pinch chilli flakes
  • 1 bottle of passata
  • 180ml white wine
  • 400ml vegetable stock
  • 100gr couscous
  • 350 gr Halibut
  • 350 gr Gurnard
  • 250 gr prawns (shell on)
  •  ½ lemon , zested
  • a handful chopped parsley

How to:

  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 passata 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 and the prawns. Cover with a lid and cook until the fish is done, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Divide between 4 dishes, breaking the fish into large pieces. Sprinkle over lemon zest and parsley to finish.

*Recipe adapted from the "Sicilian-style fish stew"

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November 1, 2009

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with prawns, spinach and anise

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with prawns, spinach and anise

Ingredients: (serves 4)

  • 500 gr Whole grain pasta
  • 1 kg prawns
  • 6 whole canned tomatoes
  • 300 gr. fresh spinach
  • 1 spring onion
  • 1/2 bunch parsley
  • 1/2 bunch dill
  • 1 tbs anise seeds, crushed in a mortar
  • 5 tbs tablespoon olive oil
  • salt, pepper to taste

How to:

Boil the pasta according to the packet instructions. The last minute add the prawns to the boiling water with the pasta.

In the  meantime, finely chop the tomatoes, spinach leaves, parsley, dill and spring onion. Mix them in a bowl, season, add the crushed anise and place them in a large frying pan with 2 tbs olive oil for 10-15 minutes.

Strain the spaghetti with the prawns add them to the pan with the vegetables, add some salt and pepper, 2 tablespoon olive oil, mix well and serve.

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