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Zuppa di pesce

A tomato and white wine fish stew with cod, prawns, mussels and squid. Serve with toasted bread rubbed with garlic.

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  • Time50 min
  • LevelMedium
  • Costabout £3.44 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the onion and fennel for 10 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and chilli for 1 minute.

    11 min
  2. 2

    Pour in the wine and let it bubble for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for 15 minutes.

    18 min
  3. 3

    Add the squid and fish chunks and cook for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Add the mussels and prawns, cover and cook for 4 minutes until the mussels open and the prawns turn pink. Throw away any shells that stay shut.

    4 min
  5. 5

    Season to taste and scatter with parsley. Ladle into wide bowls.

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