Ingredients for - Shrimp Stew

1. 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2. 1 small yellow onion, chopped
3. 1 medium fennel bulb, chopped, plus fronds for garnish
4. 1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
5. 3 garlic cloves, minced
6. Kosher salt
7. Freshly ground black pepper
8. 2 tbsp. tomato paste
9. 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
10. 1 1/2 lb. small Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
11. 2 c. chicken stock
12. 1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
13. 1 lb. 16/20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
14. 2 tbsp. lemon juice

How to cook deliciously - Shrimp Stew

1 . Stage

Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, fennel, bell pepper, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until veggies are softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomato paste and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste has darkened, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

2 . Stage

Add the potatoes, and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, about 20 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and shrimp and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve topped with fennel fronds.