Portuguese-Style Fish Stew

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Food Network Magazine, December 2010

Prep time30 minutes

Description

Ingredients

3TablespoonOlive Oil
2 Bay Leaves
2TeaspoonPaprika
1 Onion (thinly sliced)
1 Green Pepper (thinly sliced)
14 1⁄2OunceDiced Tomatoes (canned)
1CloveGarlic (finely chopped)
1⁄4CupCilantro (chopped)
1 1⁄2PoundStriped Bass (skinless, cut into 2-inch chunks)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves and paprika and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic, and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes.
2.Add 1 cup water and reduce the heat to medium low. Season the fish with salt and pepper, then nestle the pieces among the vegetables in the pan. Cover and simmer until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
3.Divide the stew among bowls. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Serve with the bread.