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Easy Fish Stew Recipe
5 from 18 votes

Easy Fish Stew Recipe

This Easy Fish Stew recipe combines cod and salmon chunks simmered in a spiced tomato sauce with garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, and red pepper flakes. The stew is gently cooked until the fish is tender and infused with warm, aromatic spices complemented by fresh parsley garnish. It's a comforting dish showcasing smooth tomato sauce and flaky fish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 332 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika sweet
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups strained tomatoes or canned tomato sauce, no salt added, Pomi brand
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt see notes below, Diamond Crystal brand
  • 2 cod 6 ounces each, cut into 2-inch chunks, fillets
  • 2 salmon 6 ounces each, cut into 2-inch chunks, fillets
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped; or cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and spices. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in the tomato sauce and kosher salt. When the mixture starts to boil, add the fish pieces, spooning the sauce on top to cover them. Bring back to a gentle boil.
  3. Cover (use heavy-duty foil if your skillet does not come with a lid), lower the heat to medium-low, and cook until the fish is cooked through, for about 15 minutes.
  4. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Adjust salt quantity if using kosher salts other than Diamond Crystal; use half the amount for other brands like Morton.
  • Use smooth strained tomatoes by Pomi or Bionature for less acidity compared to regular canned tomato sauce.
  • Partially thaw frozen fish overnight for easier chunking and even cooking; stew may take longer to return to boil with frozen fish.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently covered to protect fish texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 332kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 678mg (28%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 332

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 332kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 678mg 28%
Fiber 4g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.