Go Back
–+ servings
african-fish-stew-recipe

African Fish Stew Recipe

A delicious and flavorful African fish stew that's easy to make.
Print Pin This
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine African
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fish fillets (tilapia or any white fish)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece ginger, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup fish stock or water
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions: 

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add bell pepper and tomatoes. Cook until softened.
  • Stir in paprika, curry powder, and thyme. Cook for another minute.
  • Pour in fish stock or water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add fish fillets. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until fish is cooked through.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes:

This stew is perfect with rice or bread.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fish Stew
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!