Fish stew is a delicious West African stew recipe packed with natural ingredients that are healthy for your body. Fish stew is versatile and can be served with boiled yam, boiled rice, boiled spaghetti, or paired with vegetables to be eaten with a swallow (fufu). This stew is super healthy and suitable for both the young and the old. You can always go right with fish stew!

Fish Stew Ingredients

Fish steaks: You can use any fish of your choice. But the most popular ones used are Hake fish, croaker fish, tilapia, and Titus fish.
Pepper mix: Consists of a mixture of tomatoes, red bell peppers called tatashe, onion, and scotch bonnet (Ata rodo).
Salt
Vegetable oil: You can either use palm oil or groundnut oil
Seasoning cube Fish marinade:
Onions powder
Garlic granules
Seasoning cube Salt
Ginger powder
Dried parsley

How To Make Fish Stew

Below are the steps in making fish stew:

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Prepare the fish: Remove the scales and cut them into steak. Get a bowl of warm water with a few droplets of lemon juice (you can use salt in the absence of lemon juice) and wash the fish thoroughly. Take the fish and place them on a colander to drain out the remaining water.
Marinate (pre-boil) the fish: Place the fish in a pan on medium heat. Add onion powder, garlic granules, parsley ginger powder, and a teaspoon of bouillon powder to the fish and carefully mix them. The quantities of the ingredients are determined by the quantity of fish you are using. Cover it and let it boil for at least 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, pick the fish out and grill it for 20 minutes. If you don’t like grilled fish, you can skip this part.
Cook the stew: Place a pot or pan on medium heat, add vegetable oil and leave it to heat for five minutes. After five minutes, add chopped onions and stir until it is translucent. Next, add grated pepper to the oil and let it heat for 10 minutes.
Season the stew with the seasoning cubes, salt, and bouillon powder. Stir and leave it to cook for additional minutes, until the oil has risen above. When you see the oil floating, it means your stew is ready.
So add the grilled fish to the stew and carefully stir to combine. Add shredded fresh scent leaves or basil leaves to the stew and cover the pot. Reduce the heat to the lowest level and leave it to cook for five minutes. Bring down the pot after 5 minutes. And boom, you are done, and your fish stew is ready to be served.

How To Serve Fish Stew

There are different ways to serve the fish stew. Its versatility makes it adaptable to a wide range of food. You can serve it with Okro soup, boiled rice, yam, plantain, or spaghetti.

How To Store Fish Stew

Fish stew is best stored in the refrigerator. Place it in an airtight conditioner when storing it in the fridge. It can last up to a month in the refrigerator and remain in good shape.

Nutritional Benefits of Fish Stew

Fish is a rich source of healthy protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Omega=3 fatty acids help to prevent stroke, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain types of cancer. Also, is helpful to the eyes, skin, and vital organs. The protein component of the fish helps in the buildup of essential organs and cells in the body, especially in children and pregnant women. Also, the ingredients used such as garlic, onions, and scent leaves are rich in antioxidants that play protective roles in the body