Spanish fish and chickpea stew
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Background
This is a classic and popular fish stew in Spain. Not only is it delicious but it can be made within 20 minutes. Perfect for an easy-going weekend lunch or a midweek supper after a busy days.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- 2 Romano or red bell pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 tin chickpeas (400g)
- 200ml vegetable stock
- 2 slices of white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- ½ red chilli, deseeded
- 1 handful of parsley leaves
- Grated zest and juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Cut the peppers into 2x2cm pieces and chop finely the onion & garlic.
- Heat the oil in a wide saucepan and gently fry the chopped vegetables.
- Drain the chickpeas.
- When the onion is transparent and soft, add the paprika and the chickpeas. Cook for two minutes, then add the stock.
- Bring it to boil, then place the fish slices on top of the stew. Season with salt & pepper and simmer for 8-10 minutes (under cover).
- Chop the parsley and chilli.
- When the fish cooked through, scatter with the parsley, chilli and lemon zest. Squeeze the lemon juice into the sauce.
- Serve with crusty bread.
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Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - One Pot - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Spanish
- Ingredients: - Other Pulses - White fish
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Gluten Free - High Fibre - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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