Packed with fresh seafood, this fragrant and wholesome dish makes a great dinner party option (or just some excellent comfort food when you’re holed up at home).

MEDITERRANEAN FISH STEW

Serves 6-8 people

INGREDIENTS

  • ½ onion
  • 150 grams salmon fillet
  • 150 grams calamari
  • 150 grams cod
  • 150 prawns
  • 2 carrots
  • 4 celery sticks
  • 1 can organic diced tomatoes
  • 4 sticks fresh oregano
  • 2 sticks fresh thyme
  • 1 can coconut cream
  • Olive oil
  • 2tbs salt
  • 1tsp saffron

METHOD

  1. Cut the salmon and cod into small cubes in a bowl, put the salmon, cod, prawns and calamari. Add 1tbs salt, 1tsp saffron and drizzle olive oil. Mix well and add oregano sticks. Allow to rest on the side
  2. Julienne the celery and carrots and put on the side
  3. In a big pot, sauté the onions in olive oil for 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add coconut cream and bring down to medium low heat.
  4. Drop the celery and carrots into the tomato-coconut mixture and leave for 7 minutes. Stir every 3 minutes
  5. Finally, drop the fish in the pot and poach for 15 minutes
  6. Take off the lid and adjust salt according to taste

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Created by Nabz & G for the Beat Diabetes Initiative’s Homey’s Guide to Healthy Recipes