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Quick Easy Fish Stew - Quick Family Meal

Quick Easy Fish Stew

  • Author: eleanor
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

This Quick Easy Fish Stew is a delightful and hearty meal that brings the fresh flavors of the sea right to your table. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this dish combines tender fish with a flavorful broth, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 large cloves garlic
  • minced
  • 2/3 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped tomato OR 1 (14-ounce) can whole or crushed tomatoes with their juices
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • optional
  • 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice (or 1 cup shellfish stock)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon blanc)
  • 1 1/2 pounds firm white fish fillets such as halibut
  • cod
  • red snapper
  • or sea bass
  • cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Pinch dried oregano
  • Pinch dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • or more to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • plus more to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped parsley and tomatoes (fresh or canned) to the pot, along with the tomato paste, if using. Mix well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the clam juice and white wine, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Gently add the fish pieces to the pot, along with the dried oregano, thyme, Tabasco, black pepper, and salt. Cook the stew for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot.

Notes

For added richness, serve the stew with crusty bread for dipping. You can also customize the stew by adding your favorite seafood such as shrimp or mussels.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 390 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 760 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 34 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg

Keywords: Quick Easy Fish Stew, Fish Stew, Seafood, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Healthy Meal

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