Sexy Fish Stew

This rich and creamy simple yet sexy fish and potato stew includes leek, shallot, fennel, white wine, chicken broth, heavy cream, tarragon, and more.

Sexy Fish Stew

Course: SoupCuisine: European
Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

30

minutes
Total Time

50

minutes
Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons — unsalted butter

  • 1 large — leek, cleaned and thinly sliced

  • ½ cup — sliced shallots

  • undefined — salt to taste

  • ¾ cup — white wine

  • 1 ¼ cups — chicken broth

  • 1 pound — baby red potatoes, trimmed

  • ½ cup — thinly sliced fennel bulb

  • undefined — salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

  • 1 pinch — cayenne pepper, or more to taste

  • ½ cup — heavy whipping cream

  • 1 pound — boneless rockfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 tablespoon — chopped fresh tarragon

Directions

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leek, shallots, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until softened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in wine, increase heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes. Add chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
  • Add potatoes and fennel; simmer, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nearly tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in cream to combine.
  • Stir in fish and tarragon; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Stir gently, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

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