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Stew Fish

Cultural Context

Originating from Saint Lucia, Stew Fish is a beloved dish that highlights the region's rich maritime culture and culinary traditions. Traditionally prepared with fresh catch, it symbolizes the island's connection to the sea and showcases local ingredients like coconut milk and spices. Today, variations of this dish can be found across the Caribbean, each reflecting the unique flavors and cooking styles of the region.

CaribbeanLCmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 bang mary fish
salt
black pepper
green seasoning (garlic, green onions, thyme, broadleaf thyme, fine leaf thyme, marijuana pepper)
3 ripe plantains
cassava
1 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
2 small onions
1 yellow pepper
1 clove garlic
butter
tomato paste
cilantro

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories, while evaporated milk is more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are generally less expensive.

1

Wash and scale the bang mary fish, then cut into pieces.

2

Season the fish with salt, black pepper, and green seasoning; mix well and let marinate for a few minutes.

3

Peel and cut ripe plantains into small pieces.

4

Peel cassava, cut in half, and remove the inedible vein.

5

Boil cassava in salted water until tender, then add ripe plantains to cook until soft.

6

Dust the marinated fish in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown on each side.

7

In a separate pot, melt butter and grate garlic into it.

8

Add chopped onions, yellow pepper, and green onions to the butter; sauté for about 2 minutes.

9

Add tomato paste to the sautéed mixture for color, then add boiled cassava and plantains, mixing well.

10

Finish with chopped cilantro and serve with the stew fish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fish

Also Known As

Fish StewCaribbean Fish Stew

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