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Mediterranean Catfish Stew
Photo: Kevin McCutcheon

Mediterranean Catfish Stew

18 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

924
Calories
49g
Protein
20g
Fat
131g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 16 ingredients — the other 4 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Yellow Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Celery 1 stalk (40g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Catfish not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Saffron not in our table 0
Marjoram not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 4 U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 red or yellow bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 head fennel (or 2 ribs celery, sliced)
  • 1/2 cup orzo (see Note)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1 14-ounce can chicken stock or canned broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch saffron (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram (or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram)
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Directions

1

1. Season catfish fillets with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Set aside on a wax paper-lined baking sheet.

2

2. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, bell peppers, fennel or celery and season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and flour and cook for 2 minutes or until orzo is coated with oil and just starting to color.

3

3. Add wine and tomatoes with their liquid, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon. Add chicken stock, water, saffron, if using, and orange zest and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add catfish and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Stir in marjoram and serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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