Brown Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Brown Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs red snapper (or dolphin, king, etc, cut into 1 inch slices); 2 medium onions or 2 medium onions, cut into thick and thin slices; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 hot pepper, seeds removed, diced; salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; fat (for frying); 2 tablespoons butter; water or fish stock or vegetable broth or light beer or availible stock; 1 tablespoon flour

Servings: persons

1
Prepare the fish, scaling and gutting and cutting into 1 inch slices.
2
Fry it lightly.
3
and set aside .
4
Make a brown sauce by frying onion in butter and adding flour slowly until brown.
5
Add water, beer or what ever liquid to thicken, also peppers, salt and green pepper.
6
Cook to thicken just a little.
7
Lower heat a bit more.
8
Place the fish slices into the brown sauce.
9
Cover with some of the sauce.
10
Cover and allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
11
turning the fish at least once and adding more water if necessary to keep it from drying out.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs red snapper (or dolphin, king, etc, cut into 1 inch slices), 2 medium onions or 2 medium onions, cut into thick and thin slices, 1 green pepper, diced, 1 hot pepper, seeds removed, diced, and more.

Yes, Brown Fish Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Brown Fish Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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