Fish Stew Recipe

🥘 Fish Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs (700 g) white fish fillets (cod, halibut, tilapia, or haddock), cut into chunks
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
4 cups (1 liter) fish stock or chicken broth
1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk or heavy cream (optional, for richness)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)


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Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and carrots. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.

2. Stir in garlic, paprika, cayenne, and thyme. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add diced tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. Stir in coconut milk (if using). Season with salt and pepper.

5. Add fish chunks and simmer gently for 6–8 minutes, until fish is just cooked through (don’t stir too much to keep fish pieces intact).

6. Taste and adjust seasoning.

7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley/cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.



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✅ Tips & Variations:
Add shrimp, clams, or mussels for a mixed seafood stew.
Toss in diced potatoes or zucchini to make it heartier.
Serve with crusty bread, rice, or couscous to soak up the broth.