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Classic FISH Stew from the Basque Country

Classic FISH Stew from the Basque Country | Marmitako de Bacalao

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 369 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 medium onion
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.50 grams
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme 0.50 grams
  • 2 tomatoes (finely grated)
  • 2 medium potatoes (peeled)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine 120 ml
  • 2 1/2 cups fish broth 600 ml
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cod fillets 8 oz / 225 grams each
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, and cut the bell peppers into small squares

  2. Heat a stockpot with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  3. After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped vegetables and mix together, after 4 minutes and they're lightly sautéed, add in the paprika and thyme, quickly mix together, then add in the grated tomatoes, mix together, and then simmer

  4. In the meantime, cut the potatoes into small bite-sized pieces

  5. Once the grated tomatoes have slightly thickened, about 4 minutes, add in the chopped potatoes, white wine, and season with salt & pepper, mix together, and then simmer

  6. After 3 minutes and the alcohol has cooked off from the wine, add in the fish broth, bay leaf, and raise to a high heat, once it comes to a boil, place a lid on the stockpot and lower to a low heat

  7. While the stew is simmering, lay the cod fillets over some paper towels and pat dry, then season with salt & pepper, and cut each fillet into bite-sized pieces

  8. After simmering the stew for 15 to 20 minutes, the potatoes should be cooked through; you can always pierce them with a toothpick to ensure they are done, at this point, remove the bay leaf and add in the cod, mix together, then place the lid back on the pan and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cod is cooked through

  9. Transfer into shallow bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Classic FISH Stew from the Basque Country | Marmitako de Bacalao
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 49mg16%
Sodium 560mg24%
Potassium 1304mg37%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 1860IU37%
Vitamin C 91mg110%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.