Ingredients: |
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil 2 yellow onions, chopped 4 small carrots, peeled and diced 2 tsp chopped garlic 2 (28 oz) cans plum tomatoes, drained and diced 3 cups chicken broth 2/3 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 2 tsp grated orange zest 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp salt 1 lb Chilean sea bass, halibut or other firm-fleshed white fish fillet, skinned and cubed 3/4 lb sea scallops 3/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 Tbsp julienned fresh basil leaves 6 orange wedges
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Directions: |
Directions:In a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. When hot, add the onions and carrots and saute, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, broth, wine, basil, orange zest, red pepper flakes and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook, uncovered, for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
Add the fish and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the scallops and shrimp and continue to simmer until the fish and scallops are opaque throughout and the shrimp are curled and pink, 2-3 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the the seasonings.
Ladle into warmed shallow soup bowls. Sprinkle each serving with about 1 teaspoon julienned basil leaves and place an orange wedge alongside. Each diner should squeeze the juice from the orange wedge into the stew before eating. |