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Montserratian Fisherman's Stew

Montserratian Fisherman's Stew is a traditional Montserratian recipe for a classic stew of fish chunks in a tomato, fish stock and coconut milk base with onions, garlic, bell pepper and hot chilli. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Montserratian version of: Montserratian Fisherman's Stew.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

30 minutes

Total Time:

45 minutes

Serves:

4

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Chilli RecipesVegetable RecipesMontserrat Recipes

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Montserratian Fisherman's Stew is a traditional seafood dish that reflects the vibrant flavours of Montserrat cuisine. This hearty stew is packed with fresh fish, vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it a comforting and satisfying meal.

Ingredients:

500g fresh fish fillets (eg snapper or grouper) cut into large chunks
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
250ml coconut milk
500ml fish or vegetable stock
1 scotch bonnet chilli, kept whole
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
1 tsp paprika
Salt and freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil

Method:

Place a large pot over medium heat. Once hot add the olive oil and use to fry the onion, garlic, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes, or until softened.

Add the tomatoes, thyme and paprika then season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk and fish or vegetable stock. Add the scotch bonnet pepper if using. Bring the stew to a simmer then gently nestle in the fish pieces. Cover and poach the fish gently for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.

Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.