Portuguese Fish Stew
Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 15 min |
Ready In | 30 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
Preparation
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves and paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
Add 1 cup water and reduce the heat to medium low. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then nestle the pieces among the vegetables in the pan. Cover and simmer until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Divide the stew among bowls. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with the bread.
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
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
Recipe & Photo Credit: Food Network Magazine
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