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Portuguese Tomato And Bell Pepper Fish Stew

Name: Portuguese Tomato And Bell Pepper Fish Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, sliced into rings; 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into rings; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 1.5 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 cup halal vegetable broth; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

A classic layered seafood braise featuring flaky white fish, tender potatoes, sweet bell peppers, and warm olive oil tomato sauce.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Layered Simmering

Arranging vegetables and fish in alternating layers so ingredients cook evenly and delicate fish steams gently on top.

Instructions

Step 1: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the bottom of a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet.
Step 2: Arrange half of the potato slices evenly across the bottom of the pot. Layer half of the onion rings, red bell pepper rings, and sliced garlic on top of the potatoes.

Step 3: Spread half of the crushed tomatoes over the vegetables. Season gently with salt.

Step 4: Place the cod chunks in a single layer over the vegetable base, then layer the remaining potatoes, onions, bell peppers, garlic, and crushed tomatoes over the fish.

Step 5: Pour the halal vegetable broth and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over top. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 6: Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and cook covered for 25 minutes without stirring, until potatoes are fork-tender and fish flakes easily. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Cooking tips

Do not stir the stew while cooking; keeping the layers intact allows the delicate fish to steam perfectly above the vegetables without breaking.
Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape well while absorbing the flavorful tomato broth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Portuguese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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