Monkfish stew with saffron broth and wild mushrooms

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsFish stock
1teaspoonSaffron threads
18ouncesMonkfish; cleaned,
; cut into 1\" dice
Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}; see * Note
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupAssorted wild mushrooms; stemmed and sliced
2tablespoonsChopped tomatoes
2tablespoonsChopped fresh basil
¼cupChopped green onions
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1cupCleaned spinach leaves
Salt; to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper; to taste

Directions

* Note: See the "Bayou Blast - {Emeril's Creole Seasoning}" recipe which is included in this collection.

Combine the stock and saffron and let sit for 15 minutes to allow the saffron to infuse. Season the monkfish with Bayou Blast. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the seasoned monkfish and saute for 1 minute. Then add the mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, green onions, garlic, and spinach and saute for 1 minute. Pour in the stock and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt pepper and transfer a serving plate. Serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2245 broadcast 07-25-1996) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@...

09-01-1996

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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