FISH STEW PORTUGUESE-STYLE

 

3 tbsp olive oil

2 bay leaves
2 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
1 small onion, sliced thin
1 small green bell pepper, sliced thin
1 can (14 1/2-oz) diced tomatoes
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup water - I suggest going very light on salt
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lbs skinless striped bass, cut into 2-inch chunks

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bay leaves and paprika; cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.  Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro: season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the veggies are softened, 8-10 minutes.

Add 1 cup water; reduce heat to medium-low.

Season the fish with salt and pepper; nestle in among the veggies in the pan. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until the fish are cooked through.

Ladle stew into bowls and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the stew.

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Yield: 4 servings
Per serving: 17 g carbs to 34 g protein, sodium numbers determined by you and your use of salt.