Dusky Grouper Fish Stew

Skopelos Local Recipes

Dusky grouper stew is among the classic Skopelos traditional recipes. Therefore, it is a wise idea to taste it while spending your holidays on Skopelos Island. Keep in mind that you may not find this tasty recipe anywhere else in Greece! Dusky grouper fish –known as “Rofos” by the locals, is usually found in the Mediterranean Sea and the North African coast. The residents of Skopelos claim that “Rofos” is one of the most delicious fish of the Mediterranean! Most chefs prefer to fry or bake it. But when you see Dusky grouper fish stew, you really know you are about to experience a one-of-a-kind recipe. The following dusky grouper fish stew recipe is from the restaurants of Adrina Hotels. Visit Adrina Taverna, Adrina Lunch Restaurant, and Adrina Dinner Restaurant for a unique gastronomy experience. Read here Adrina’s Dusky grouper fish stew recipe and enjoy one of the most precious Skopelos traditional recipes.

ingredients

2 kgs fresh dusky grouper 8-10 sour plums 6-7 black plums 2 kg of stew onions tomato paste or 1 fresh tomato 6 bay leaves 4 cloves of garlic salt, pepper, oregano 1 cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

• First, we peel a couple of onions and add them to a casserole while seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano, and some extra virgin olive oil.
• Next, we add sour plums and a glass of water and bring it to a boil (boiling should last for about 40 minutes).
• When the mix is ready, we place a portion of it in a baking pan, add the Dusky grouper fish and top it with the rest of the mix.
• We place the baking pan in the oven at 200 °C for about an hour.
• When the fish is cooked, we place it on a plate and serve it hot.