Sumptuous Seafood Stew

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: 40 mins
• 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!