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Paprika Seafood Stew

Hungarian halászlé stripped to its soul: a spiced tomato broth spiked with paprika, loaded with shrimp and white fish. One pot, 20 minutes, TikTok-easy.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
38g
Paprika Seafood Stew
comfortheartyhungarianshrimpfishtenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp sweet paprika
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ½ lb white fish fillet (cod or halibut), cut into 2-inch chunks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in paprika and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in tomatoes with juice. Add 1.5 cups water and bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Season with salt and black pepper. Slide the fish chunks into the broth and simmer gently for 5 minutes until nearly cooked through.

  4. 4

    Add shrimp and stir gently. Cook for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and fish flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-6 quart)
  • wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • ladle

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