Turkish Fish Stew

Turkish Fish Stew

A nontraditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups dry couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
  • 2 teaspoons capers, liquid reserved
  • 12 small green olives
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons white wine (Optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil and stir in couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saut? onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.

Step 3
Bring mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

Tips

You can use cod, scrod, or any other mild white fish in place of the tilapia.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

456
Calories
12g
Fat
53g
Carbs
33g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 456
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 16%
Saturated Fat2g 8%
Cholesterol42mg 14%
Sodium762mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate53g 19%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars6g
Protein33g
Vitamin C46mg 228%
Calcium135mg 10%
Iron4mg 20%
Potassium942mg 20%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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