Cooking Made Easy: Learn How to Make Fava Leaf and Seafood Stew
Lindsey Qualman March 14, 2023
Cooking with fava leaves can be a delicious way to add a unique flavor to your dishes, especially when combined with seafood. Here is a recipe that incorporates both:
Fava Leaf and Seafood Stew Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of fava leaves, washed and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of white wine
- 1 cup of fish or seafood stock
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of diced celery
- 1/2 cup of diced carrots
- 1 lb of seafood (shrimp, scallops, calamari, and/or fish)
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook for another minute, or until fragrant.
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Add the chopped fava leaves, celery, and carrots and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Pour in the white wine and fish or seafood stock and bring to a boil.
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Add the diced tomatoes and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes.
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Add the seafood to the pot and continue to cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
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Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the fava leaf and seafood stew hot with some crusty bread for dipping.
Note: You can also use other seafood such as clams or mussels in this recipe. Just be sure to clean and prepare them properly before adding to the pot. Enjoy!