caribbean style fish stew

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Light and tasty, this one-pot meal is a satisfying Spring dish.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For caribbean style fish stew

  • 2 lb
    cod fish fillets (or substitute red snapper), cut into pieces
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, or to taste (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    fish rub, or as needed
  • 2 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 1/2 c
    thinly sliced white onions (lyonnaise cut)
  • 1 c
    thinly sliced green peppers
  • 1 Tbsp
    minced ginger
  • 4 lg
    cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tsp
    Caribbean pepper sauce
  • 1 can
    diced tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 1/2 c
    low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    chopped cilantro, for garnish

How To Make caribbean style fish stew

  • 1
    Season fillets with salt, pepper and fish rub.
  • 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and butter.
  • 3
    When it starts shimmering, place fish pieces, seasoned side down, and season the tops with the same ingredients; salt, pepper and fish rub.
  • 4
    Cook until just golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate and set aside.
  • 5
    Add onions and reduce the heat to medium; sauté them for 2 minutes. Add green peppers and cook for 2 minutes as well.
  • 6
    Add ginger and garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
  • 7
    Stir in the Caribbean Pepper Sauce and add diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir well until the ingredients are blended and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • 8
    Cook for 10 minutes and if it simmers too much, reduce the heat slightly.
  • 9
    Incorporate freshly squeezed lime juice into the mixture before returning fish pieces. Spoon sauce over and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 10
    Sprinkle on cilantro before serving.
  • 11
    To view this delicious one-pot recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/gX-a1aE246Q
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