Ingredients

  • 2 lbs hake or 2 lbs cod fish fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if necessary
  • salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1/2 clam, scrubbed clean
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 lb potato, peeled and sliced thick
  • crusty bread, slices to serve

Method

  • Pat the fish fillets dry, season with salt on both sides. Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge the fillet in it. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet and brown the fillets for 130 seconds per side. Remove and cut in large chunks. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, cook the potato slices in salted water until tender. Drain and set aside.
  • In the same skillet (add a little oil if needed), cook the onion and garlic until translucent. Add the white wine and scrape any browned bits from bottom of pan. Pass this sauce to a saucepan, preferably earthenware and add half cup of water, bring to a boil.
  • Add the cleaned clams. After five minutes, add the cod pieces. After 2 or 3 minutes add the shrimp. Bring to a boil.
  • When the shrimp have turned pink, check seasoning, adding more salt to taste.
  • Pour the stew into a platter and garnish with the potato slices. Serve hot accompanied with the bread slices.