Jul 14 2026

Brown Stew Fish Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Fish cooked in a savory brown stew sauce

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Ingredients

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Fish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fish

    Clean and scale the fish thoroughly. Pat it dry with paper towels and make a few shallow slashes on both sides of the fish. Rub the fish with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Set aside to marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the fish is marinating, chop the bell pepper, onion, garlic, carrot, scallions, and tomato. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sear the Fish

    In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the marinated fish and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onion, garlic, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.

  3. 5

    Add Remaining Ingredients

    Add the carrot, diced tomato, soy sauce, chicken broth, dried thyme, bay leaf, and optional hot pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 6

    Return the Fish

    Carefully place the seared fish back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the flavors meld.

  5. 7

    Finish with Scallions

    Once the fish is cooked, remove the lid and sprinkle the chopped scallions over the top. Let it sit for an additional 2 minutes.

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