MONKFISH AND SCALLOP SOUP

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, quick, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless monkfish fillets
1 pound sea or bay scallops
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel
1 teaspoon saffron threads or turmeric
1 jalapeno pepper, cored, seeded and finely chopped
6 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into half-inch cubes
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 pound mussels, well scrubbed with beards removed
1/2 cup chopped parsley or basil

Steps:

  • Cut the monkfish into 1-inch cubes.
  • If sea scallops are used, cut them in half.
  • Heat the oil in a kettle or large saucepan. Add the onions, garlic, celery and fennel, and cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the saffron, jalapeno pepper and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, over high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add the wine, water, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the monkfish, scallops and mussels. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Check the seasonings, then stir in the parsley or basil. Serve immediately with garlic Parmesan croutons.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 31 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1478 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Queban Ali
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I've made this soup for years and it's always a favorite. It's a classic recipe that never goes out of style.


Anosha Abbasi
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat seafood. My kids love it!


Abdurehmangujjar Abdurehmangujjar
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I'm not a fan of monkfish, but I really enjoyed this soup. The scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Jeff Shields
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This soup is a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Malakye Carlisle
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood.


Rajesh Shivarathiri
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This soup is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


DJ BigFish
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Beaux Bendy
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This soup is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavor is amazing!


Jay Lial
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I actually really liked this soup. The broth was very flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Wilson Emmanuel
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This is my go-to recipe for monkfish and scallop soup. It's always a hit with my guests.


bob of bob
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I followed the recipe exactly but my soup didn't turn out as good as I hoped. I think I might have overcooked the seafood.


Haroon Durrani
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dinner.


Di eo Lebona
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I love making this soup for my family. It's always a hit! The kids love the scallops and the adults love the monkfish.


Rs shuvo Khan
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I was really disappointed with this soup. The monkfish was overcooked and the scallops were rubbery. The broth was also very bland.


Ikbal Shuvo
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling and the seafood adds a nice touch of flavor.


Livvy Wallis
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but this soup was surprisingly good. The monkfish and scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Clemet Aondoaver
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The soup was good, but I found the broth to be a little bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


Sanjita Thada
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some extra vegetables and spices to make it my own.


Sherry Love
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was a little time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it.


Hayden Chroscicki
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The monkfish and scallops were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and rich.