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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

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 Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2007 by SEKELSEY   view full review
This is an excellent recipe. I unfortunately learned the hard way--the recipe calls for a LOT...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by slmraiders   view full review
I made this last night with some substitutions for my wife and daughter. We all thought it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2006 by concretejungleprincess   view full review
Wanted to make it again the next day. Can't get tilapia in Japan so had to substitute cod. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2004 by Lisa M   view full review
I was surprised at how much I liked this. I only added 1 t. of pepper flakes which made the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2004 by LAURA K   view full review
This recipe is a definite keeper! My husband always cooks on Sunday and found this recipe. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2010 by ABoston Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wonderful, tasty dish that's easy and quick to make.And it's great as leftovers! I followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2010 by 5THSISTER   view full review
I didn't have sumac and substituted the following: rice for the couscous and chicken broth for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 18, 2009 by Michelle   view full review
This was fantastic. The taste is completely unique. It needs to be recipe of the day so more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Excellent. As a Northwest native, I'm not overly fond of tilapia and other freshwater fish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2006 by C. M. McLane   view full review
This dish was quite tasty. I agree that it is better if you use much less couscous when serving.

 

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