Turkish Fish Stew Recipe
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Turkish Fish Stew

"A non-traditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences."

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups dry couscous
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
  • 2 teaspoons capers, liquid reserved
  • 12 small green olives
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, drained
  • 2 tablespoons white wine (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons sumac powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil, and stir in the couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and continue to cook and stir about 2 minutes. Mix in the artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in the tomatoes, wine, lemon juice, and 1 cup water (or enough to attain desired thickness). Season with sumac powder, red pepper, basil, cumin, ginger, and pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, and mix in the fish chunks. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes, or until the fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 456 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 42mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by SEKELSEY 
This is an excellent recipe. I unfortunately learned the hard way--the recipe calls for a LOT... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by concretejungleprincess 
Wanted to make it again the next day. Can't get tilapia in Japan so had to substitute cod. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by SamFee143 
I made this last night with some substitutions for my wife and daughter. We all thought it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2004 by LAURA K 
This recipe is a definite keeper! My husband always cooks on Sunday and found this recipe. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2004 by Lisa M 
I was surprised at how much I liked this. I only added 1 t. of pepper flakes which made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by SunnyByrd Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Excellent. As a Northwest native, I'm not overly fond of tilapia and other freshwater fish... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by C. M. McLane 
This dish was quite tasty. I agree that it is better if you use much less couscous when serving. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Jessica 
I made this for Ramadan and like noticed by another review alcohol is forbidden in Islam so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Michelle Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was fantastic. The taste is completely unique. It needs to be recipe of the day so more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by TWOPATS 
This was so great! Next time I will try a blend of black and green olives, as I think some... MORE

 
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