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Spanish Fish Stew with Potatoes

Savory Spanish Fish Stew with Potatoes: Comfort in a Bowl

This Spanish Fish Stew with Potatoes is a soul-soothing dish that combines rich broth, delicate fish, and tender potatoes for ultimate comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Spanish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stew Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Essential for sautéing
  • 1 onion Chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves Minced
  • 1 bell pepper Chopped
  • 2 tomatoes Chopped
Hearty Texture
  • 2 potatoes Diced
  • 1 pound firm white fish (e.g., cod) Cut into pieces
  • 1 cup green peas Frozen peas work perfectly
Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch saffron threads Optional
  • 4 cups fish stock or water
  • salt and pepper To taste
Finishing Touches
  • fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish
  • lemon wedges For serving

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add chopped bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in smoked paprika and saffron, stirring for 30 seconds.
  6. Incorporate diced potatoes, stirring well to coat.
  7. Pour in fish stock or water, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Add pieces of firm white fish and cook for 5-7 minutes until flakey.
  9. Stir in green peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use the freshest fish available and feel free to customize the seafood based on preference.

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