SEAFOOD IN FENNEL BROTH

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An oven-simmered stew of clams, shrimp, and flaky white fish cooked makes a light, warm-weather dinner. The recipe calls for striped bass but cod, haddock, or snapper also work well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small fennel bulb, chopped (1 1/2 cups), plus 1/3 cup fronds for serving (optional)
2 shallots, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 tablespoon)
Kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons smoked sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds, crushed
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1/2 cup clam stock, such as Bar Harbor
24 small clams, such as littleneck and Manila
3/4 pound striped-bass fillet, cut into approximately 1 1/2-by-2-inch strips
1 pound large head-on shrimp, or 3/4 pound large headless shrimp
1 can (15 ounces) white beans, such as cannellini, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat a wood-burning or regular oven to 500 degrees. (If using a regular oven, set rack in lowest position and line with a pizza stone or metal baking sheet.)
  • In a large ovenproof braiser pan or straight-sided skillet, combine oil, butter, chopped fennel, shallots, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Roast (on pizza stone, if using) until vegetables sizzle and turn golden in places, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in paprika, cumin, and coriander; roast 1 minute more. Add vermouth; roast until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Add clam stock and clams; cover and roast until clams open, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer clams to a bowl, discarding any unopened ones; cover to keep warm. Gently stir fish, shrimp, and beans into pan; continue roasting, stirring once, until fish is just cooked through and shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes more. Remove from oven. Stir in lemon juice, return clams to pan, sprinkle with parsley and fennel fronds, and serve.

Jonathan Mota
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This is a fantastic recipe! The fennel broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Brook Senst
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This was way too salty for me. I think I'll try it again with less salt.


TA J
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The fennel broth is so delicious and the fish is always cooked perfectly. I love serving this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Giga Slayer
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This dish is a great way to showcase fresh seafood. The fennel broth is light and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Isbela Washington
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Meh.


Mondhira Bb
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The fish is cooked in no time and the fennel broth is full of flavor.


Funter An club
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the fennel broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Saifi Zain
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This was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.


Danana Montreal
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I'm not usually a fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Julie Ong
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This dish is a great way to enjoy seafood in a light and healthy way. The fennel broth is incredibly flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Umaimasaboor Umaimasaboor
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Not a fan. The fennel was too overpowering for me.


slay king
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Easy and delicious! I used frozen tilapia and it turned out great. The fennel broth was flavorful and light.


Meerab Mehrab
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This fennel broth was incredible! The flavors were so complex and delicious. I especially loved the hint of anise from the fennel. I will definitely be making this again.