Description
A flavorful prawn and tomato stew featuring tender new potatoes, aromatic vegetables, and a zesty lemon gremolata topping. This comforting dish is enhanced by the savory depth of anchovies and the brightness of fresh parsley and capers, served alongside toasted bread for a perfect dunking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Stew Ingredients
- 500g new potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 4 celery sticks, cut into pieces
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 anchovy fillets, chopped
- pinch chilli flakes
- 400g can chopped tomatoes
- 250ml white wine
- 200ml vegetable stock
- 400g raw king prawns, peeled
- zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp salted baby capers, rinsed
- large handful parsley, chopped
To Serve
- Toasted bread
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Place the new potatoes in a saucepan filled with cold salted water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked but still firm. Drain and allow to cool slightly, then slice the potatoes thickly.
- Sauté Vegetables and Aromatics: While the potatoes cook, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a low to medium heat. Add the sliced onion, chopped celery, garlic, chopped anchovy fillets, and a pinch of chilli flakes. Season lightly, then cook for about 8 minutes until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Add Tomato Base and Simmer: Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the chopped tomatoes, white wine, and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce and develop flavors.
- Incorporate Prawns and Potatoes: Add the raw king prawns, lemon juice, rinsed salted baby capers, and the sliced potatoes into the stew. Stir gently and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the prawns have turned pink and are just cooked through.
- Prepare Gremolata and Serve: Combine the chopped parsley with the lemon zest. Sprinkle this gremolata topping over the stew just before serving. Serve the prawn and tomato stew hot, accompanied by toasted bread for dunking.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are cooked but still firm to hold their shape in the stew.
- Adjust the pinch of chilli flakes to your preferred spice level.
- The anchovy fillets add a rich umami flavor; do not skip or substitute with other ingredients.
- Fresh parsley and lemon zest gremolata brighten the stew—add at the end for maximum freshness.
- White wine can be substituted with extra vegetable stock if preferred.
- Make sure prawns are fresh and peeled for best results and easier eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: prawn stew, tomato stew, seafood stew, new potatoes, gremolata, seafood recipe, Mediterranean stew, easy dinner, weeknight meal
