Cherry & Dennis Helper Habitat
Mediterranean Seafood Tomato Stew
地中海番茄海鮮燴湯
Recipe overview
Mediterranean Seafood Tomato Stew is a practical Western home dish for a Hong Kong household, with a clear sequence for reliable results.
01
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 300 g prawn
- 500 g mussels
- 300 g fish fillet
Sauce
- 1 can canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 piece onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 piece Red bell pepper
Stock base
- 500 ml vegetable stock
Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
Garnish
- 1 piece lemons
- 2 tbsp parsley
02
Tools
- knife
- cutting board
- colander
- mixing bowl
- stockpot
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- timer
- serving bowl
03
Steps
Step 1
Prepare ingredients
Rinse and prepare prawn, mussels, fish fillet, remove inedible parts, pat dry with kitchen paper and keep separate to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2
Cut ingredients
Cut onion, garlic, Red bell pepper, parsley into even, bite-size pieces on a stable board and keep each item separate.
Step 3
Heat cookware
Warm olive oil over medium heat and wait until ready before adding the next ingredients.
Step 4
Sauté
Cook onion, Red bell pepper over medium heat for 4 minutes, stirring until softened or aromatic without scorching.
Step 5
Add ingredients
Add the garlic and paprika and cook for 1 minute until aromatic without scorching.
Step 6
Simmer
Bring canned chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, salt, Black pepper to a gentle simmer for 8 minutes, stirring lightly and keeping the heat steady.
Step 7
Add ingredients
Add mussels and spread evenly so the ingredients remain in the correct state for this step.
Step 8
Steam covered
Cover and steam mussels for 4–5 minutes; open away from the steam and check the food state.
Step 9
Add ingredients
Add fish fillet, prawn and spread evenly so the ingredients remain in the correct state for this step.
Step 10
Simmer
Bring fish fillet, prawn to a gentle simmer for 4–5 minutes, stirring lightly and keeping the heat steady.
Step 11
Finish seasoning
Add lemons, parsley as the final seasoning, toss gently and taste immediately.
Step 12
Serve
Divide fish fillet, prawn, mussels, canned chopped tomatoes into four portions and serve at its best eating temperature.
Common mistakes
- Do not skip draining or drying, or the finished dish may become watery.
- Check doneness at the stated time and avoid overcooking seafood.
Tips
Measure every ingredient before heating for a smoother workflow.
On the first attempt, taste with the employer and note the family preference.
