Sumptuous Seafood Stew

Submitted by jodielm

"I got this recipe from Good Taste and it was just divine. If you like seafood, and you like Mediterranean style stew you will love this, it was a HUGE hit! (It also goes well with my cornbread recipe!)"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil (just a large splosh really)
• 1 large brown onion
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme (or chopped fresh)
• 1⁄2 cup dry white wine
• 2 (410 g) cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 2 slices orange rind (white pith removed)
• 500 g king prawns (Green)
• 500 g tuna steaks (or similar)

directions

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat. Add the garlic, onion, celery and time. Season with salt and pepper, and saute for 5-10 minutes until onions go clear and almost caramelised.
2. Add the wine and simmer for 2 minutes or so, until it has reduced by around 1/2.
3. Add the canned tomato, bay leaves and orange rind to the and stir to combine. Bring it to the boil, then reduce to a low heat, and cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
4. Stir in the Prawns and Tuna. Increase the heat to a medium heat, cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the prawns turn pink, the turn heat off, and leave to stand covered for a few minutes.
5. Serve with crusty bread, or bake some yummy corn bread - mmmm mm!