Best Puerto Rican Fish Stew Bacalao Recipes

Easy Bacalao - Puerto Rican Fish Stew image

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (or another white flaky fish such as haddock)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 chili pepper, chopped (Anaheim or poblano preferred)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons sliced pimento stuffed olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water, as needed
1 avocado, chopped (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Add fish, tomatoes and their juices, chile pepper, cilantro, olives, capers, oregano and salt; stir to combine. Add up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture seems dry. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with avocado if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.8, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 422.6, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 24.5

Puerto Rican Fish Stew (Bacalao) Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by kuca_murisa

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound flaky white fish, such as haddock, tilapia or cod (see Tip), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 Anaheim or poblano chile pepper, chopped
1/4 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water, as needed
1 avocado, chopped (optional)

Steps:

1.Heat oil in a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 2.Add fish, tomatoes and their juices, chile pepper, cilantro, olives, capers, oregano and salt; stir to combine. Add up to 1/2 cup water if the mixture seems dry. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with avocado (if using). Tips & Notes Tip: Opt for firmer hook-and-line-caught haddock or U.S.-farmed tilapia. Pacific cod also works, but will be more flaky.