Spicy asian-style seafood stew

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1tablespoonPeeled; chopped fresh
; ginger
1smallOnion; diced
3Cloves garlic; chopped
1cupMirin wine
2cupsFish or seafood stock
1Stalk lemongrass; cut on the diagonal
; into large pieces
1poundsMussels; scrubbed and
; debearded
½poundsClams; rinsed
1poundsPeeled shrimp; (16 to 20)
½poundsDiced seasonal whitefish; (such as rock cod,
; ling cod, or
; sturgeon)
1tablespoonInstant sour paste; (optional)
2teaspoonsChopped fresh basil
1teaspoonChopped cilantro
1teaspoonChile paste
Soy sauce

Directions

Heat the oil in a 4-quart stockpot or saucepan over high heat until very hot. Add the ginger, onion, and garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the mirin and cook over high heat until reduced by half. Add the fish stock and lemongrass and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain.

In a wok placed over high heat, add the mussels and clams and cook just until the shells start to open, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the stock over the mussels and clams in the wok. Add the shrimp, whitefish, sour paste, basil, cilantro, and chile paste and cook just until the fish is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Season to taste with soy sauce, ladle into bowls, and serve hot.

Converted by MC_Buster.

Per serving: 122 Calories (kcal); 4g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 14g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 34mg Cholesterol; 238mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Lean Meat; ½ Vegetable; 0 Fruit; ½ Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

Converted by MM_Buster v2.0n.