maine boatman's stew

(3 ratings)
Recipe by
Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Calais, ME

You don't have to be on a boat to have this wonderful seafood dish.

(3 ratings)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For maine boatman's stew

  • 6 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 large
    onions, sliced
  • 1
    red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 4 oz
    mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 1-lb can
    tomatoes
  • pinch
    salt and pepper
  • pinch
    dried thyme
  • 1-1/2 c
    water
  • 2 lb
    whitefish fillets, skinned (i use haddock)
  • 1/2 c
    white wine
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped parsley

How To Make maine boatman's stew

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions. Cook until begining to look transluscent. Add the pepper and cook until the vegetables are softened.
  • 2
    Add the mushrooms and the tomatoes and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • 3
    Add the thyme, salt, pepper and water the simmer for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the fish and wine and cook until the fish flakes easily, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
  • 5
    To serve, place a piece of toasted French bread in the bottom of the soup bowl and spoon the fish stew over it.
  • 6
    Shellfish may be added with the fish, if desired. Substitute green peppers for red peppers. The stew may also be served over rice. Accompany with a green salad.

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