Fish Stew Real-Time Recipe with Canned Mackerel

canned mackerel

🥗Healthier: fresh mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh mackerel offers better flavor, while sardines are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is fresher and healthier, while bouillon is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced bell pepper, carrot, and potato; cook for another 5 minutes.

Add canned mackerel (with liquid), diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth.

Season with bay leaves, paprika, black pepper, and salt; stir well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Remove bay leaves before serving; stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Cooking Techniques

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