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Seafood Hotpot with Rouille

This Spanish-influenced seafood stew is infused with saffron, smoked paprika and garlic. Serve with steamed green vegetables.

SERVES 4    PREPARATION 15 minutes    COOKING 35 minutes

2 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, finely sliced

1 red pepper, halved, deseeded and sliced

1 tbsp thyme leaves

2 bay leaves

1 good pinch of saffron

1 tsp smoked paprika

200ml/7fl oz/generous ¾ cup dry white wine

1 courgette/zucchini, sliced

200g/7oz/heaped ½ cup tinned chopped tomatoes

300ml/10½fl oz/1¼ cups low-salt vegetable bouillon

650g/1lb 7oz white fish fillets, skinned and cut into bite-sized pieces

300g/10½oz mixed cooked seafood

salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the rouille:

1 garlic clove, minced

4 tbsp reduced-fat mayonnaise

1 tsp harissa (chilli paste)

1  Combine the rouille ingredients, season to taste and set aside.

2  Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the pepper, thyme, bay leaves, saffron and paprika, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine and bring to the boil, then cook for about 5 minutes until reduced and the alcohol is burnt off. Reduce the heat, add the courgette/zucchini, tomatoes and bouillon and simmer, half-covered, for 10 minutes.

3  Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes, then add the seafood and heat through for a couple of minutes, stirring gently. Season to taste. Serve in bowls with a spoonful of rouille.

STORAGE

The rouille and sauce can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Heat the sauce and continue the recipe from step 3 when ready to serve.

* Health Benefits

Seafood is a good source of zinc, which is a crucial mineral for the brain, immunity, fertility, synthesis of proteins and eyesight.

Food Facts per Portion

Calories 309kcal • Total Carbs 5.2g • total sugar 4.3g • added sugar 0.3g