Turkish Fish Stew

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A nontraditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.

Submitted by Randall Shillman
Updated on April 24, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 ½ 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 ½ 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 couscous. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit 5 minutes.

  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and sauté onion and green pepper about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in garlic, and continue to cook and stir, about 2 minutes. Mix in artichoke hearts with reserved liquid, capers with reserved liquid, and olives. Stir in 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 mixture to a boil and mix in fish chunks. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Serve over couscous.

Tips

You can use cod, scrod, or any other mild white fish in place of the tilapia.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

456 Calories
12g Fat
53g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 456
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 762mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 33g 65%
Vitamin C 46mg 51%
Calcium 135mg 10%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 942mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.