Catalan Fish Stew

A healthy Spanish seafood stew featuring white fish, mussels, and chorizo cooked in a saffron and almond-thickened tomato sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 687 kcals 2748 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.5 grams 46 grams
Fat 45 grams 180 grams
Protein 50 grams 200 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
cut into wedges
Liquids
100
ml
150
ml
Meat
150
g
Chorizo
diced
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
3
piece
100
g
Almonds
toasted and ground
OilsFats
90
ml
Seafood
500
g
Mussels
cleaned
650
g
White Fish
filleted, dredged in flour and fried in olive oil
Vegetables
1
piece
Spanish Onion
large, chopped
2
bulb
Fennel
chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
400
g

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan and sauté onions, fennel, chorizo, chilli, ground fennel seeds, and garlic.
  • Add paprika, thyme, saffron, bay leaves, and tomatoes then cook until the mixture reduces to a thick sauce.
  • Pour in the fish stock and white wine then bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Add the cleaned mussels and cook until they have all opened.
  • Discard any closed mussels then add the fried fish pieces and ground almonds to the stew.
  • Heat for two minutes and serve with lemon wedges, steamed potatoes, and seasonal greens.