Mussel And Prawn Soup With Wine Recipe
Ingredients
| Fish stock | 4 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Tomatoes | 250 Gram, peeled | |
| White wine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Garlic | 1 Clove (5gm), crushed | |
| Orange rind strip | 2 | |
| 2 sprigs parsley and fennel | ||
| Sprig thyme | ||
| Pinch saffron threads | ||
| Fish fillets | 750 Gram, sliced | |
| Mussels | 375 Gram, scrubbed | |
| Shrimp | 250 Gram, deveined | |
| 4 to 6 green king prawns (large shrimp), extra | ||
| Oil for shallow frying | ||
| ROUILLE | ||
| Green pepper | 1 To taste, halved | |
| Chilli | 1 , halved | |
| Pimento | 250 Gram, drained | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm) | |
| Oil | 1 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Breadcrumbs | ||
| Seasonings, to taste | ||
Directions
Place stock, tomatoes, wine, garlic, rind, parsley, fennel, thyme and saffron in a large pan.
Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain.
Reheat stock.
Add fish, prawns and mussels to pan.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Fry extra prawns in a little oil until they change colour.
Top soup with a spoonful of Rouille and a whole prawn.
To Prepare Rouille: Place capsicum and chilli in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain well.
Refresh under cold running water.
Place pimento and garlic in a food processor or blender.
Process to a paste.
Add capsicum and chilli.
Process until smooth.
Gradually add oil and enough breadcrumbs to form a firm mixture.
Adjust seasonings.
Bring to the boil.
Reduce heat.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
Strain.
Reheat stock.
Add fish, prawns and mussels to pan.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Fry extra prawns in a little oil until they change colour.
Top soup with a spoonful of Rouille and a whole prawn.
To Prepare Rouille: Place capsicum and chilli in boiling water for 3 minutes.
Drain well.
Refresh under cold running water.
Place pimento and garlic in a food processor or blender.
Process to a paste.
Add capsicum and chilli.
Process until smooth.
Gradually add oil and enough breadcrumbs to form a firm mixture.
Adjust seasonings.
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