Fish Stock

Prawn & Fennel Bisque

Shell the prawns, then fry the shells in the oil in a large pan for about 5 mins. Add the onion, fennel and carrots and cook for about 10 mins until the veg start to soften. Pour in the wine and brand...

French

Seafood fideuà

Boil the kettle. Empty the mussels into a colander and run under cold water. Throw away any with broken shells. Pick through the shells, tapping each one on the side of the sink – they should be close...

Spanish

Fish Soup (Ukha)

In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions start to caramelize. Add the carrots and cook until the carrots start to soft...

Russian

Fish Stew with Rouille

Twist the heads from the prawns, then peel away the legs and shells, but leave the tails intact. Devein each prawn. Fry the shells in 1 tbsp oil for 5 mins, until dark pink and golden in patches. Add ...

French

Spicy Cioppino

On a trip to San Francisco, the author had a terrific bowl of Cioppino at Rose Pistola, star chef Reed Hearon's Italian restaurant.