Italian Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Italian Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. oil; 1/2 c. sliced onions; 3/4 c. minced green pepper; 1 clove; pepper to taste; 1 lb. can stewed tomatoes, cut up; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/4 tsp. each: basil and thyme; 1/2 piece bay leaf; 3/4 c. celery, sliced in crescents; 1 c. tomato juice; 1 lb. fish fillets (chunk 1 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch)

Servings: persons

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 c. sliced onions
3/4 c. minced green pepper
1 clove
pepper to taste
1 lb. can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp. each: basil and thyme
1/2 piece bay leaf
3/4 c. celery, sliced in crescents
1 c. tomato juice
1 lb. fish fillets (chunk 1 x 1/2 x 1/2-inch)

1
Heat oil in 2-quart pot.
2
Add onion, pepper, celery, garlic, herbs, clove and pepper.
3
Stir-fry on medium heat 3 minutes until onion softens.
4
Add tomato juice and tomatoes and bring to simmer. Put fish chunks in layer on top.
5
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
6
Stir in fish chunks in layer on top.
7
Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Stir in fish chunks, cover and remove from heat.
9
Let stand for 5 minutes longer.
10
Makes 6 cups; serves 4 to 6. Serve with Italian bread and a salad.
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Fish should be haddock, cod or whitefish.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 c. sliced onions, 3/4 c. minced green pepper, 1 clove, and more.

Yes, Italian 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.

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Italian Fish Stew

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