Description
Hearty Patatas Pescado stew celebrates Spain’s coastal culinary heritage with tender white fish nestled among silky potatoes. Rich saffron-infused broth and aromatic herbs deliver Mediterranean comfort you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (1 lb) white fish fillets, skinless and boneless
- 250 g (9 oz) prawns, fresh or frozen
- 125 g (4.5 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 medium potatoes, cut in ½ inch cubes
- 1 x 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz) fish stock
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- ½ fennel bulb, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh parsley, to garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing onions until translucent, then add garlic and fennel, allowing their flavors to bloom for one minute.
- Potato Preparation: Introduce cubed potatoes to the skillet, coating them with smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and red chili flakes, creating a spice-laden foundation while encouraging subtle caramelization.
- Liquid Infusion: Pour lemon juice, crushed tomatoes, and fish stock into the mixture, creating a vibrant, aromatic base. Cover and simmer, transforming potatoes into tender, flavor-packed morsels.
- Protein Integration: Fold chickpeas into the simmering stew, then delicately place white fish fillets on top. Reduce heat to low, covering the pan to allow seafood to poach gently until fish becomes opaque and perfectly cooked.
- Final Flourish: Adjust seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, ensuring a harmonious flavor profile. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside crusty, olive oil-drizzled bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Potato Caramelization Technique: Low and slow cooking develops deeper flavor profiles and creates golden-brown edges for enhanced texture.
- Spice Distribution Strategy: Evenly coat ingredients with spices before liquid addition to maximize flavor penetration and aromatic intensity.
- Fish Poaching Precision: Maintain low heat and cover during seafood cooking to prevent overcooking and preserve delicate protein tenderness.
- Fresh Herb Finishing: Add chopped parsley just before serving to preserve vibrant color, fresh flavor, and introduce bright herbal notes to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38-40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg