Best Caribbean Seafood Stew Recipes

CARIBBEAN SEAFOOD STEW

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From Better Homes & Gardens' Jan 2000 issue. This was a $400 winner for the Prize Tested Recipes. A wonderful stew that is served over cooked rice.

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 lb skinless orange roughy (or red snapper fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper
6 garlic cloves, minced (1 Tbs)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
8 ounces peeled and deveined uncooked medium shrimp
1/2 cup snipped cilantro
2 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

In a medium bowl stir together 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper. Add fish cubes; toss to coat. Set aside.
In a 3-quart saucepan heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sweet pepper, garlic and jalapeno. Cook and stir 4 minutes until onion is tender but not brown.
Stir in undrained tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in shrimp, fish mixture and 1/2 cup cilantro. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until fish just flakes easily with a fork and shrimp turn opaque, stirring occasionally.
Serve over hot cooked rice. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Pass hot pepper sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.6, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 140.2, Sodium 564.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 31.3

CARIBBEAN STEWED FISH

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Caribbean Fish Stew - A simple Stew with marinated red snapper and Tilapia, infused with spices , herbs bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions- Simply Delicious.

Provided by Imma

Categories Main

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

3- 3½ pounds white fish - cleaned (scaled and cut in steaks)
½ teaspoon grated ginger
½- teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ teaspoons green seasoning (optional)
½ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder (optional)
1 lemon
Salt to taste
½ cup vegetable oil or more as needed
1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
½ teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 Scotch bonnet pepper (pierced or replace with ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper)
3-4 medium tomatoes diced
1 bell pepper sliced
2 green onions (scallion chopped)
Bouillon seasoning (optional)
White pepper or black as needed to taste

Steps:

Rinse fish; carefully, drain, and pat dry with paper towels or a clean towel rub with lemon or lime.
Place fish in a large bowl or saucepan then season with salt, garlic, ginger, thyme, white pepper and green seasoning.
Mix fish with a spoon or with hands until they are well coated, set aside in the fridge and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight
When ready to cook remove fish fridge, lightly shake off any marinate sticking out.
In large skillet heat oil over medium heat, until hot, add the fish, cook each side- for about 2-3 minutes on both sides. Remove fish and set aside. Drain oil and leave about 3 or more tablespoons of oil, if using the same pan or heat oil in the medium saucepan.
Then add onion, scotch bonnet pepper, garlic, green seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, sauté until onions are tender, about 2 minutes or more. Stir frequently to avoid any burns
Add tomatoes continue stirring and let it simmer for about 5 minutes or more with about ½ cup stock or water or more as needed.
Finally add bell pepper, green onions followed by fish one at time and more stock about ½ cup stock or water. Simmer for about 5 minutes or more. Adjust for seasonings and thickness of stew with stock or oil.
Remove and serve with rice or fried plantains or any side dish

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 92 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 226 mg, Sodium 288 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving