Best Easy Brodetto di Pesce Recipe

Adriatic fish stew simmered gently with tomatoes, wine, and fresh seafood. This high protein mediterranean dish is a fresh, healthy family dinner with regional variations all along Italy's east coast.

Cook 50 min Difficulty NORMAL 285 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • mixed white fish fillets (such as cod, sea bass, halibut) 16 oz
  • shrimp, peeled and deveined 8 oz
  • mussels, scrubbed and debearded 12 oz
  • clams, scrubbed 8 oz
  • yellow onion, thinly sliced 1 medium
  • garlic cloves, thinly sliced 4 cloves
  • canned diced tomatoes 2 cups
  • dry white wine 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 3 tbsp
  • fresh parsley, chopped 0.25 cup
  • sea salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
  • crushed red pepper flakes (optional) 0.25 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 14 g 19%
Protein 36 g 51%
Fat 6 g 19%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook gently for 4–5 minutes until translucent, not browned.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced tomatoes with their juices, white wine, half of the parsley, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

  4. 4

    Raise the heat to medium-high and nestle the fish fillets into the simmering tomato broth. After 2 minutes, add shrimp, mussels, and clams, covering the pot to capture steam.

  5. 5

    Cook for 6–8 minutes or until the shellfish have fully opened and the fish is just cooked through. Gently shake the pot once or twice during cooking and avoid stirring, to preserve the shape of the fish.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat. Discard any unopened shellfish. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley before serving hot with rustic bread, if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Brodetto di Pesce recipe?
The essential flavors come from the combination of fresh seafood—white fish fillets, shrimp, mussels, and clams—gently simmered with tomatoes and dry white wine. These seafood selections define the stew’s light but savory taste, characteristic of coastal Italian broths.
Q. How do I avoid overcooking the seafood in Brodetto di Pesce?
Timing and gentle heat are crucial: add fish fillets first, then shrimp and shellfish just a couple minutes later. Cover the pot and cook only until the mussels and clams open and the fish is opaque; avoid stirring to keep the fish intact. Remove from heat promptly to preserve tender texture.
Q. My fish sometimes breaks apart—how can I keep the pieces whole?
To prevent the fish from falling apart, carefully nestle the fillets into the simmering liquid and minimize stirring. Gently shaking the pot during cooking helps distribute heat evenly while protecting the fish’s structure. Always handle cooked fish with a wide spatula for serving.
Q. What is the nutritional breakdown per serving for this dish?
Each 350g serving contains about 285 kcal, 36g of protein (51% of calories), 14g of carbs (19%), and 6g of fat (19%). This makes Brodetto di Pesce a high-protein, moderately low-calorie option with a Mediterranean nutritional profile.
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