Tuna Cioppino With Crispy Calamari And Seafood Broth | Healthy Chef Recipes

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SERVINGS: 2 persons

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 25 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes

WINE PAIRING:

A chilled glass of Greco di Tufo or a dry Vermentino works beautifully. The crisp acidity and saline notes of these white wines cut through the richness of the seafood broth and complement the seared tuna perfectly.

INGREDIENTS:

• 200g Fresh yellowfin tuna loin

• 100g Fresh calamari rings

• 6 Large shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 8 Fresh clams, cleaned

• 400ml Seafood stock or fumet

• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 Fennel bulb, thinly sliced

• 2 Piquillo peppers, sliced

• 3 Cloves of garlic, minced

• 50g Cornstarch or flour (for dusting)

• 1 Handful fresh basil leaves

• 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• TO TASTE: Sea salt and cracked black pepper

RECIPE:

• PREPARE THE BROTH: IN a deep pan, sauté the fennel and garlic in olive oil until soft. STIR in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in the seafood stock. SIMMER for 15 minutes to develop the flavors.

• COOK THE SEAFOOD: ADD the clams and shrimp to the simmering broth. COVER and cook until the clams open and the shrimp turn pink.

• SEAR THE TUNA: SEASON the tuna loin with salt and pepper. SEAR in a very hot pan with a splash of oil for only 1 minute per side to keep the center rare. SLICE into thick medallions.

• FRY THE CALAMARI: DUST the calamari rings in cornstarch and deep-fry until golden and crispy. DRAIN on paper towels.

• ASSEMBLE: POUR the rich broth and shellfish into a wide, shallow bowl. PLACE the seared tuna slices in the center and top with the crispy calamari. GARNISH with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of herb oil.

ENJOY YOUR SPECTACULAR MEAL!

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