Portuguese Fish Stew

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Ingredients: 

• 1-1/2 lb. of skinless bass or grouper, cut into 1-2 inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons MOV Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 NHHS Bay Leaves
• 1/4 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 teaspoons NHHS Sweet Smoked Paprika
• 1 thinly sliced small onion
• 1 small red bell pepper – thinly sliced
• 1 small green bell pepper – thinly sliced
• 2 med diced Roma tomatoes
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 1/4 cup of cilantro
• Kosher salt
• Ground pepper

Directions:

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté onions, garlic and bell peppers.

Season with paprika, salt and pepper, add tomatoes and white wine, cover and cook vegetables until soft.

​Reduce heat and add 1/2 cup of water.

​Season fish with salt and pepper, then nestle the pieces among the vegetables in the pan.

Cover and simmer until the fish is cooked (5-7 min).

Divide the stew among bowls.

Drizzle with remaining EVOO and sprinkle cilantro – serve over rice or with toasted bread. 
​​Enjoy!

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