Rustic Fish Stew

Rustic Fish Stew

A comforting one-pot dish that brings the sea to your table.

A Simple Dish with Deep Roots

Fish stew is one of those recipes that feels both ancient and timeless. It’s the kind of dish that every seaside culture has its own version of — from Ireland’s fisherman’s pot to France’s bouillabaisse and Italy’s cioppino. But no matter where it’s made, the heart of fish stew is the same: a pot, a few good vegetables, and the day’s fresh catch simmered in a fragrant broth.

What makes a good fish stew isn’t fancy ingredients — it’s patience, good seasoning, and balance. The sea brings the fish; the kitchen brings the warmth.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• 🌿 Simple and wholesome — made with pantry staples.
• 🍅 Rich and hearty — with a tomato-based broth that’s full of depth.
• 🐠 Flexible — use any mix of white fish, salmon, or shellfish.
• 🍞 Comfort in a bowl — perfect with crusty bread or rice.

Cook’s Notes

• For a deeper flavor, add a spoonful of tomato paste or a pinch of chili flakes.
• Avoid overcooking the fish — gentle simmering keeps it tender.
• Add a drizzle of olive oil or a pat of butter just before serving for richness.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors develop overnight.

Serving Suggestion

Serve your stew in wide bowls with a slice of buttered bread or Irish soda bread. For something special, spoon it over a bed of mashed potatoes or rice — the broth soaks in beautifully.

A Taste of the Sea, from Any Kitchen

Whether you’re using a fish mix from the market or bits of leftover fillet, this stew brings the essence of the coast to your table. It’s humble, nourishing, and satisfying — the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out.you feel alive, refreshed, and glowing from within.

Rustic Fish Stew

Recipe by CheffoodiecastCuisine: IrishDifficulty: Easy

Servings

3

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Irish Fisherman’s Tomato Fish Stew

📝 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, diced

• 2 carrot, chopped

• 3 tomatoes, chopped

• 500 g mixed fish (cod, haddock, hake, salmon, or pollock)

• 2 medium potatoes, cubed

• 2 cups broth

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

• a sprig of fresh thyme

• 1/2 lemon juice

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

• Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic. Cook gently for 5 minutes until soft
• Season with salt and black pepper
• Stir in carrots, and tomatoes. Cook for 5–8 minutes until tomatoes break down.
• Add broth, potatoes and thyme. Cook for 3-5 minutes until potatoes are cooked.
• Add the fish mix. Season, lemon juice, and simmer gently for 7–8 minutes until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
• Serve and Enjoy!

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