Serves 6
35 min
Mediterranean Fish Stew with Chard
Recipe GLPR3826799a6829cb
A light and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired stew featuring tilapia and shrimp simmered in a tomato-based broth with tender Swiss chard, fennel, and shallots. Served with garlic-rubbed toasted baguette slices for an authentic touch. This dish celebrates fresh seafood and vegetables in a simple yet elegant preparation.
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Ingredients
1½ cups low-sodium chicken or seafood broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
3 shallots, diced
1 fennel bulb, diced, feathery fronds reserved for garnish
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt to taste
½ regular-size baguette, sliced diagonally into ¾-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, halved
¾ pound Swiss chard, stems and tough ribs discarded, leaves thinly sliced
1 pound tilapia fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound large peeled and deveined shrimp (31/35 count)
Directions
In a large pot, combine the broth, white wine, diced tomatoes with their juices, shallots, diced fennel bulb, red pepper flakes, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the shallots and fennel are tender.
While the broth simmers, preheat your broiler. Slice the baguette diagonally into about 8 slices, each roughly ¾ inch thick. Arrange on a baking sheet and broil until golden and crispy, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the broiler and immediately rub both sides of each toast with the cut side of the garlic halves to infuse with flavor. Discard any remaining garlic.
Stir the sliced Swiss chard into the simmering broth and cook for about 3 minutes until the greens are tender.
Add the tilapia pieces and shrimp to the pot and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the tilapia is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork, and the shrimp are pink and firm. Do not overcook to maintain tender texture.
Ladle the stew into serving bowls and garnish with the reserved chopped fennel fronds. Serve with the garlic-rubbed toasts on the side for dipping and added texture.
