Mexican-style fish stew
Background
I make this Mexican-style fish stew regularly - sometimes I use black beans instead of chickpeas, or chipotle paste instead of tomato purée which give sit a more intense flavour. As to the fish - cod or haddock works best, but you could experiment with other fish, such as salmon, mackerel or sea-bass. Serve it with rice, quinoa or flatbread and some crispy salad on the side.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 shallots or 1 red onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 carrot
- 1 medium sweet potato
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp tomato purée
- 1 tin of chickpeas
- ½ tin sweetcorn 1 cooked corn on the cob
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml vegetable or fish stock
- 2 white fish fillets such as cod or haddock
- 1 large handful of spinach or kale
- 2 Tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, then thinly slice the red pepper. Peel and dice the carrot and sweet potato.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan and cook the onion until tender. Add the spices and garlic, stir for 30 seconds, then add the tomato purée and stir again for a few seconds.
- Add the tinned tomatoes and stock. Put the lid on, bring to the boil and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
- Add the drained chickpeas and corn. If you’re using cooked or grilled corn on the cob, carefully cut off the kernels with a knife and add these to the stew. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach (or kale) and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and add these to the stew. Cook for 5 minutes under cover. Don't overcook the fish!
- Taste the stew, season with salt and pepper, if needed.
- Serve with coriander leaves scattered on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Stews - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Ingredients: - White fish
- Health and Diet: - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Nut Free - Semi-vegetarian - Sugar Free
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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