Description
This hearty and flavorful Fish Stew combines tender white fish fillets with smoky Spanish chorizo, fresh tomatoes, and aromatic herbs in a savory chicken broth base. Perfect for a cozy meal, this stew is both easy to prepare and rich in taste, making it a delightful comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
Stew Base
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces smoked Spanish chorizo sausage, cut into ½-inch chunks
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/16 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/16 teaspoon dried oregano
Fish and Garnish
- 12 ounces skinless white fish fillets (pollock, halibut, cod, sea bass, or red snapper), cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a medium saucepan, warm the extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat until shimmering to prepare for sautéing the ingredients.
- Sauté the chorizo and onion: Add the smoked Spanish chorizo and finely chopped onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 8 minutes, allowing the chorizo to release its smoky flavor.
- Add garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
- Deglaze with chicken broth: Pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pan with a spoon to lift any browned bits, enhancing the stew’s depth of flavor.
- Simmer with tomato and herbs: Stir in the diced tomato, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for approximately 10 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Cook the fish: Season the fish pieces with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add them gently to the simmering stew. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and cook until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes.
- Finish and season: Stir in the minced fresh parsley to brighten the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- White fish options suitable for this stew include pollock, halibut, cod, sea bass, and red snapper.
- Preparing all ingredients ahead of time by chopping and measuring helps streamline the cooking process and prevent rushing.
- Cut the fish into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and an appealing presentation.
- Let the stew rest a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to settle and intensify.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
