Buridda (Seafood Stew)

Serves 6
Preparation Time 10 minutes
Cooking Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 carrots, finely diced
  • 1 brown onion, finely diced
  • 3 sprigs thyme, leaves picked
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 x 800g cans Val Verde Diced Italian Tomatoes
  • 850ml fish stock
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1⁄4 tsp sugar
  • 12 squid rings
  • 12 raw king prawns
  • 6 small basa fillets
  • 12 raw mussels

1. In a large heavy-based saucepan heat the olive oil. Add carrot, onion, thyme and garlic and fry on low heat for 5 minutes.
2. Add in the chopped tomatoes and fish stock. Season with salt, pepper and sugar.
3. Cover with a lid and simmer on a low heat for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
4. Add in all the seafood and simmer for another 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
5. Serve with toasted bread.