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Fish Stew

Quick & Creamy Fish Stew for a Cozy Dinner Tonight

This easy Fish Stew combines rich flavors for a cozy dinner with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Comfort food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 medium Onion Provide foundational flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced is preferred
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Canned is convenient
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Heavy cream works as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste Concentrates tomato flavor
  • 1 cup Peppers Any variety, optional
For the Fish
  • 1 pound Fish Fresh or soaked salted fish
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional for heat
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup Cilantro Fresh garnish, can replace with parsley
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthier option

Equipment

  • large skillet or pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Fish Stew
  1. Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion, garlic, and peppers.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, sour cream, and tomato paste to the skillet and let simmer for 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the peppers and fish along with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, cooking for about 2 minutes.
  5. Cover and simmer the stew over low heat for at least 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot, pairing with bread or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This comforting Fish Stew can be easily adapted using pantry staples.

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