Alex's Seafood Soup Recipe

Step 1

Peel and clean prawns, leaving tails intact and reserving the heads and then using a sharp knife, butterfly the prawns by slicing along the underside, from head end to tail, without cutting all the way through.

Step 2

Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat and add the garlic and reserved prawn heads, and cook, stirring for 1 minute and then add stock and then the water and bring to the boil.

Step 3

Once the stock comes to the boil, remove pan from the heat and strain liquid through a colander into a bowl and discard the prawn heads and return the stock to the pan.

Step 4

Add pasta sauce and mussels and stir to combine and cover and bring to the boil over hight heat and cook for 1 minute or until shells open.

Step 5

Add the prawns and fish and cook a further 2 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through and then stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread if you wish.

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute the shrimp with 500 grams of cooked crab meat. This substitution is beneficial as crab meat is a healthier alternative to shrimp and it will still provide the soup with a seafood flavor.
Substitute the fish stock with vegetable stock. This substitution is beneficial as it will make the soup vegetarian-friendly and it will still provide the soup with the desired flavor.

Variations

Vegetarian Seafood Soup Replace the shrimp, fish, and mussels with 500 grams of firm tofu, cut into small cubes, and 1 cup of cooked lentils. Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano with the garlic. Replace the fish stock with vegetable stock.

Serve with

: Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

: Mediterranean Rice Pilaf is a perfect accompaniment to Alex's Seafood Soup. This flavorful and colorful dish is made with white rice, fresh vegetables, and herbs, providing the perfect amount of contrast to the soup. It is a healthy and delicious side dish that will bring out the best in the soup.

Mediterranean Salad

RECOMMENDED DISH DESCRIPTION: Mediterranean Salad is a light and refreshing accompaniment to Alex's Seafood Soup. This salad is made with fresh greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and a simple vinaigrette dressing. It adds a bright and flavorful contrast to the soup, making it a great choice for a light and healthy meal.

FAQ

Q: What type of seafood can be used for this recipe?

A: This recipe calls for 500 grams of fresh shrimp (prawns, 20 raw or green), 500 grams of fresh mussels (25 black mussels cleaned and debearded), and 2 fresh fillets (500 grams) gemfish (250 grams each fillets, bones removed cut into 2cm pieces).

Q: How long does it take to prepare this recipe?

A: This recipe should take approximately 45 minutes to prepare and cook. This includes cleaning and debearding the mussels, cutting the gemfish into pieces, and cooking the shrimp and mussels.