Description
This Fusion Mediterranean-Asian Fish Stew combines spicy flavors and healthy ingredients for a quick, satisfying meal that’s perfect year-round.
Ingredients
Units
- 1 lb. or 500 gm firm white fish fillets
- 1 can stewed whole tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 hot chile, thinly sliced
- 3 whole pickled bamboo shoots, thinly sliced
- 1 bag frozen green beans (340 g)
- 3 sprigs of Italian or sweet basil, leaves only
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Thai red curry paste
- 1/2 tbsp (8 ml) dried ground lemon grass
- 1 tsp (5 ml) dried ground celery leaf
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 6 cups (1440 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in the Thai red curry paste, mixing it with a splash of the vegetable broth to help break up the paste.
- Add the sliced chile and bamboo shoots, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the stewed tomatoes (with their juices), green beans, lemon grass, celery leaf, fish sauce, soy sauce, and the remaining vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently add the fish fillets to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.
- Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for 30 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Stir in the basil leaves just before serving.
- Serve hot with country bread or your favorite bread.
Notes
- Serve the stew with country bread or your favorite bread for a complete meal.
- You can use any firm white fish fillets you prefer.
- Adjust the level of spice by using more or less chile.
- The stew can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 60