American · Dinner

Fish Stew

White fish simmered with potatoes, onion, carrot and tinned tomatoes in a light stock. Four servings in 40 minutes.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 40 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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Build the Meal Around Fish Stew

  • Crusty bread
  • Aioli
  • Green salad
  • Lemon wedges

How to Cook Fish Stew

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion and carrots for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  2. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, stock, paprika and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes until the potatoes are nearly tender.

  3. Lay the fish on top, cover and cook for 6 minutes until it flakes. Do not stir.

  4. Scatter with the parsley and serve straight from the pot.

Notes From the Method

Add the fish last and leave it alone so it stays in chunks.

Pat frozen fish dry once defrosted.

Taste for salt at the end; stock brands vary.

Ingredient Swaps

  • An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Leftovers

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently so the fish does not toughen.

Fish Stew: Your Questions Answered

How long does Fish Stew take to make?

About 40 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Fish Stew?

Add the fish last and leave it alone so it stays in chunks. Pat frozen fish dry once defrosted. Taste for salt at the end; stock brands vary.

What should I serve with Fish Stew?

Crusty bread; Aioli; Green salad; Lemon wedges.

How should Fish Stew be stored?

Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently so the fish does not toughen.

Is Fish Stew suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Fish Stew?

About 273 kcal per serving, with 28 g protein, 29 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

What's in a Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

273Calories
28gProtein
29gCarbs
5gFat
5gFibre
6gSugar
820mgSodium

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