Tahitian Fish Stew

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from Sam Choy's Polynesian Kitchen. This is typical of fish stews served throughout French Polynesia."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 chili pepper, minced
• 2 medium sweet onions, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons paprika
• 3⁄4 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄2 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 3 quarts fish stock
• salt
• 2 1⁄2 lbs white fish, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 8 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
• chopped chives (to garnish)
• chopped parsley (to garnish)
• lime wedge (to garnish)

directions

1. In a pot, heat oil, fennel seeds and chili pepper.
2. Add onions and saute until transparent.
3. Add garlic and paprika and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add wine and tomatoes.
5. Simmer until half the liquid has evaporated.
6. Add stock and simmer for 35 minutes.
7. Add salt, fish and spinach.
8. Cook 5 minutes, or until fish is cooked.
9. Sprinkle with chives and parsley, and serve lime wedges on the side.