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25-Min Senegalese Fish Thiou with Rice

A bright, tomatoey Senegalese fish stew with cherry tomatoes and aromatic spices, served over rice. Weeknight dinner that tastes like a coastal escape.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
38g
25-Min Senegalese Fish Thiou with Rice
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or snapper)
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
  • 1.5 cups cooked white rice, for serving
  • ½ cup fresh microgreens or cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced onion and cook, stirring, until softened and just starting to brown, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant and slightly darkened.

  3. 3

    Pour in broth and bring to a simmer. Add cherry tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Gently nestle fish fillets into the liquid. Cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, 6–8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Divide rice between bowls, top with fish and sauce, then scatter microgreens on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

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