Ultimate Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew

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This classic Italian Christmas Eve dish was traditionally a way to celebrate the arrival of Christ by abstaining from meat. But it's also a healthy way to enjoy the holidays—and get some delicious and nutritious omega-3s. Don't skip the anchovies; these tiny umami bombs add an extra layer of rich flavor to this hearty stew.

Ultimate Feast of the Seven Fishes Stew in a pot
Credit: Jennifer Causey
Active Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound medium dry-packed scallops

  • ½ pound skinless salmon fillet, cut into 1 1/2-oz. pieces

  • ½ pound white-fleshed fish, cut into 1 1/2-oz. pieces

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ cup white wine

  • ½ cup water

  • 12 littleneck clams, scrubbed

  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned

  • 1 ounce canned anchovy fillets, chopped, oil reserved

  • 1 medium fennel bulb, cored and sliced, fronds reserved

  • 4 garlic cloves, chopped

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

  • 1 (28 ounce) can unsalted crushed San Marzano tomatoes

  • Crushed red pepper to taste

  • ½ pound peeled and deveined raw medium shrimp

Directions

  1. Let scallops, salmon and fish come to room temperature. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add scallops; cook until they develop a golden-brown crust on one side, about 2 minutes. Remove from pan, and set aside.

  2. Add wine, 1/2 cup water and clams to pan. Cover, increase heat to high, and cook until clams open, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer clams to a large bowl (discard any unopened clams). Add mussels to pan; cover and cook until they open, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat. Remove mussels; set aside. Pour cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl; set aside.

  3. Add reserved oil from anchovies to pan over medium-high. Add anchovies; cook until dissolved, about 2 minutes. Stir in fennel; cook until tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic and orange zest; cook 1 minute. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, tomatoes and crushed red pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, until sauce has thickened slightly, 12 to 15 minutes.

  4. Nestle fish and shrimp into broth. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until seafood is opaque, 6 to 8 minutes. Add mussels, clams and scallops, cooked sides up. Heat until warmed through. Top with reserved fennel fronds.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318 Calories
8g Fat
18g Carbs
39g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 1/2 cups
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 39g 78%
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 712mg 31%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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