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Scorpion Fish with Shellfish and Vegetables

17/11/2023

I can provide you with a recipe for a scorpion fish stew with shellfish and vegetables, enriched with a Mediterranean touch. Here is the list of ingredients and the method.

Ingredients

  • 1 scorpion fish of about 1 kg, gutted and cleaned
  • 200 g of mixed shellfish (such as shrimps, prawns or squillas)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 medium onion
  • 300 g of ripe peeled tomatoes
  • 200 ml of dry white wine
  • 300 g of mixed vegetables (such as zucchinis, bell peppers and eggplants)
  • Fresh parsley to taste
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fish broth

Preparation

  1. Start by preparing the sauté: finely chop the onion and garlic and fry them in a large saucepan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil until they are golden brown.
  2. Dice the vegetables and add them to the saucepan, letting them cook until they start to soften.
  3. In the meantime, quickly sauté the shellfish in a pan with a drizzle of oil for 2-3 minutes and set them aside.
  4. After the vegetables have started to soften, add the peeled tomatoes, crushing them with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the scorpion fish to the pot and deglaze with the white wine. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. When the alcohol from the wine has evaporated, add fish broth until just covering the scorpion fish and bring to a gentle boil. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes.
  7. Add the shellfish in the final part of the cooking, allowing them to flavor with the sauce for the last 5-10 minutes.
  8. Check for salt and, if necessary, adjust the seasoning.
  9. Sprinkle the dish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Serve the scorpion fish stew hot, accompanied by crunchy bread or, for a more Italian version, you might serve everything on a beautiful bed of fresh pasta, such as tagliatelle or linguine.

Curiosity

The scorpion fish is a fish highly appreciated in Mediterranean kitchens for its intense flavor and firm flesh, perfect for soups and stews. In this recipe, the mix of vegetables and shellfish contributes to create a savory and tasty harmony of sea and land.

Scorpion Fish with Shellfish and Vegetables