Portuguese-Style Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Portuguese-Style Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet); 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 14 .5-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 pounds skinless striped bass, cut into 2-inch chunks; 4 slices crusty bread, toasted

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 14 .5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds skinless striped bass, cut into 2-inch chunks
4 slices crusty bread, toasted

1
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the bay leaves and paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
3
Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
5
Add 1 cup water and reduce the heat to medium low.
6
Season the fish with salt and pepper, then nestle the pieces among the vegetables in the pan.
7
Cover and simmer until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
8
Divide the stew among bowls.
9
Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.
10
Serve with the bread.
11
Per serving: Calories 354; Fat 15 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 140 mg; Sodium 276 mg; Carbohydrate 17 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 34 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons paprika (smoked or sweet), 1 small onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Portuguese-Style 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.

Portuguese-Style Fish Stew

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