Traditional Sicilian Seafood Stew: Zuppa di pesce alla siciliana

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides moisture and flavor without the alcohol.

mixed seafood

🥗Healthier: firm tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is a budget-friendly alternative that still offers protein.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter option that maintains flavor.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Regular bread is more affordable while still serving as a good accompaniment.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add shrimp shells to the pan and cook for about 3 minutes until browned.

Add chopped onions and fennel to the pan, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add chopped parsley stems and a pinch of salt, cooking until the onions and fennel take on some color.

Add sliced garlic and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

Pour in white wine and let it evaporate, ensuring the alcohol is cooked out.

Add tomato puree and a bit of water to achieve a loose sauce consistency.

Add whole basil leaves and a pinch of cinnamon to the mixture.

Add sliced calamari to the pot, cooking for about 30 minutes to infuse flavor into the broth.

Add whole harbor pollock to the pot and cook to extract flavor, then remove and set aside to debone later.

Add chunks of monkfish to the pot, which will take about 15 minutes to cook.

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