Simple Fish and Tomato Stew | Rachael Ray
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“This dish is a simplified alternative to making a cioppino. –Rach
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO)2 to 3 tablespoons butter1 bulb fennel, quartered, cored and finely chopped1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced, or 3 shallots, finely chopped1 rib celery, finely chopped5 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed and thinly sliced or chopped2 bay leavesHerb bundle of a few sprigs of thyme and handful of parsleySalt and black pepper1 teaspoon red pepper flakes1 teaspoon fennel pollen (optional)1 shot Pernod or other anise liqueur (optional)1 cup white wine2 cups chicken bone broth or seafood stockOne 28-ounce can Italian crushed tomatoesA handful of basil, torn2 pounds sustainable cod, cut into 2½-to-3-inch chunks, dressed with juice of ½ lemon1½-to-2 pounds mussels, scrubbedChopped celery tops, parsley and chives, to serve (about ½ cup)Crusty bread, such as warm ciabatta
Yield Preparation
Heat a large pot with a lid over medium to medium-high heat with EVOO, 4 turns of the pan, melt in butter, then add fennel, onion, celery, garlic, bay, herb bundle, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and, if using, fennel pollen. Soften 5 minutes, add Pernod, if using, let it absorb, add wine and reduce by half. Add broth or stock, tomatoes and basil, simmer a few minutes to combine flavors, adjust seasoning. Add cod and mussels and cover pan, cook to open mussels and discard those that do not open, cod should be firm and opaque. Top dish with chopped celery greens, parsley and chives. Pass crusty bread at table.