Spanish Fish Stew
Spanish Fish Stew features cod fillet and shrimp cooked in a rich broth with diced tomatoes, potato cubes, and aromatics including fennel seeds, paprika, and cayenne. Onions, carrots, celery, and fresh thyme form a savory base that complements the subtle seafood flavors. The stew is brightened with lemon juice and zest and finished with fresh parsley for freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 carrot diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried leaves
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 14 oz diced tomatoes canned
- 2 russet potato peeled and cut into 2" cubes
- 1 lb cod fillet fresh or frozen and defrosted
- 1 lb Shrimp
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 lemon juice and zest
- ¼ cup parsley chopped, fresh
Instructions
- In a large skillet with a lid, heat oil over medium heat
- Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, thyme, paprika, fennel, and cayenne
- Cook stirring until onions are softened, and spices are fragrant about 5 minutes
- Add diced tomatoes, and their liquid to the pan along with the potatoes, and bay leaf. Turn heat to medium-high, cover pan and allow to cook until potatoes are tender about 15 minutes.
- Add cod, and scatter shrimp over top. Cover and cook for 2 minutes more or until shrimp are pink and cod flakes with a fork.
- Stir in lemon juice and zest, and parsley
- Serve hot
Notes
- Serve the stew with lemon wedges to add extra brightness at the table.
- Crusty bread pairs well to soak up the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 334mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 1517mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5755IU | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 49.3mg | 55% |
| Calcium | 285mg | 29% |
| Iron | 5.5mg | 31% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.