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15-Min Senegalese Fish Stew

Thiou is a rustic Senegalese fish stew where tender seafood simmers in a tomato-rich, herbaceous broth with root vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes, it's a weeknight one-pan victory.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
245
Protein
32g
15-Min Senegalese Fish Stew
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb fish fillets (snapper, grouper, or firm white fish), cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.5 cups fish or vegetable broth
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • ½ tsp hot sauce or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  2. 2

    Add minced garlic and one sliced onion; cook 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.

  3. 3

    Stir in canned tomatoes, sweet potato cubes, broth, and hot sauce; bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Add fish chunks and cook until opaque and cooked through, 6–8 minutes, without stirring aggressively.

  5. 5

    Taste and season with salt and pepper, then stir in fresh parsley.

  6. 6

    Serve hot in bowls with the broth spooned over the fish and vegetables.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot or deep 12-inch skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • cutting board
  • sharp knife

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