Smashed Potatoes For Peruvian Fish Stew Recipes

PERUVIAN SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven or wide, low-sided pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring often, until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Add the onion to the bacon fat and sweat, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, garlic, chile flakes, cumin and half the jalapeno. Stir and season generously with salt and pepper, then cook for 5 more minutes. Add the warm fish stock and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low and add scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels and cook, covered, until the scallops and shrimp are cooked through and the mussels and clams have opened, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, scallions, olive oil, remaining jalapeno and half the lime juice in a blender and puree until smooth.
• Taste the stew and season with the remaining lime juice and salt and pepper if needed. Divide the stew among 4 bowls and garnish with the cilantro oil, lime wedges and reserved bacon, cilantro leaves and scallions.

PERUVIAN SUDADO DE PESCADO (PERUVIAN FISH STEW)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring, until slightly crispy. Add garlic and continue cooking until golden brown, about 1 minute. Stir in aji amarillo paste and cook for 1 minute.
• Add wine and cook until reduced slightly, about 2 minutes. Add fish stock and 1/2 cup tomatoes; stir to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until thickened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Season halibut and shrimp with salt and pepper. Add halibut to skillet, gently pushing down, but not covering, with sauce. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover and add shrimp. Cover and continue cooking until fish is opaque, and shrimp is cooked through, about 3 minutes more. Add remaining cup of tomatoes and peas; cook until vegetables are heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer fish to a large serving platter, and spoon sauce over fish. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.

SMASHED POTATOES FOR PERUVIAN FISH STEW

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan, and cover with water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Drain potatoes and return to saucepan. Using the back of a large spoon, smash potatoes; stir in olive oil and salt. Transfer to a serving bowl, and sprinkle with parsley and chives; serve immediately.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Bring potatoes to a boil in a large pot of water generously seasoned with salt. Cook until fork tender, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Drizzle two rimmed baking sheets with 1 to 2 tablespoons oil each. Arrange potatoes on baking sheet and lightly crush each potato with the heel of your hand until potatoes are about ½ inch thick. Brush potatoes with remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with thyme. Roast, turning halfway through baking time, until golden and crisp, about 25 minutes.
• Serve with sour cream and chives, if desired.

FISH AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion, olives, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add cooked potatoes, tomatoes, wine, fish stock, and tomato paste. Mix well and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
• Add fish fillets. Mix carefully and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 4 minutes.