Spanish Salmon & Vegetable Stew | Packed with Flavors and Easy to Make
This Spanish Salmon & Vegetable Stew, known as Marmitako de Salmon, is possibly one of the best salmon dishes that hail from Spain, but more specifically, El País Vasco in the north of the country. We´re talking layers of amazing flavors, seriously easy to make and done in about 40 minutes.
For this recipe I used fresh salmon fillets, but you can also use frozen salmon here. Just make sure to fully thaw out beforehand. If salmon is not your thing, you can substitute for any other type of firm fish, such as: Cod, Tuna or even Halibut.
Important to use potatoes that are a bit more waxy than starchy to make this recipe. As they hold their shape better when cooked in stews. I used new potatoes, but you can also use yukon gold, golden delight or even red potatoes.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You can serve this stew warm or even at room temperature. It will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge in an air-tight container. If you can´t find fish broth in your area, you can also use vegetable broth, chicken broth or even water.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY COOKWARE
MY CHEF´S KNIFE
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH FISH BROTH
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Spanish Salmon & Vegetable Stew | Marmitako de Salmon
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
- 1 tsp dried thyme 1 gram
- 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
- 2 potatoes (medium in size)
- 1/2 cup white wine 120 ml
- 2 1/2 cups fish broth 600 ml
- 2 salmon fillets 8 oz / 250 grams each
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
- handful fresh parsley
Instructions
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Finely chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic and finely chop the bell peppers
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Heat a stock pot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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Once the oil is hot add in the chopped vegetables, mix continuously with the olive oil, after 3 to 4 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomato, mix together and then simmer without mixing
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In the meantime, cut the potatoes (peeled) into 1 inch (2.50 cm) bite-sized pieces
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Once the grated tomato has slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, add in the chopped potatoes, the white wine and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together and then simmer without mixing
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After 3 minutes and the alcohol has cooked off in the wine, add in the broth, raise to a high heat and bring to a boil, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat
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Meanwhile, pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels, then season with sea salt & black pepper and cut each fillet into 1 inch (2.50 cm) bite-sized pieces
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After simmering the stew for 20 to 25 minutes and the potatoes are just cooked through, add in the chunks of salmon, gently mix together, then place the lid back on the pan and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until the salmon is cooked, then remove from the heat
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Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Hilary Kingston
Love your website, really just what I have always wanted
31 . Jul . 2023Spain on a Fork
Happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
31 . Jul . 2023Ramya
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use tofu / vegetable broth and skip red and green bell peppers as am not a big fan of red and green bell peppers and wine as i dont use alcohol at hone i never had spanish salmon and vegetable stew before perfect for raining days in Singapore and after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
31 . Jul . 2023Spain on a Fork
Sounds great Ramya! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
31 . Jul . 2023