curry fish stew

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Oct 21, 2025

Colorful and tasty, this aromatic dish is so comforting. This quick recipe is sure to please everyone!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds firm white fish (such as haddock, cod, halibut, or red snapper), cut into 2-inch pieces and patted dry
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste and divided
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red onions
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow peppers
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, ribs removed and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (substitute fish stock)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, scrubbed and halved
  • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz./398 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (substitute brown sugar or maple sugar)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
  • 1.2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 cans cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • 4 lime wedges, for serving

How To Make curry fish stew

  • Step 1
    Generously season the fillets with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil. When sizzling, add onions and carrots; season lightly with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add bell peppers and jalapeño pepper; sauté for 3 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  • Step 4
    Add ginger and garlic; sauté for only 1 minute.
  • Step 5
    Pour in chicken broth and add baby potatoes, flipping them flesh side down. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce to medium-high, and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, and coconut sugar. Blend the ingredients before placing the fish; baste with the sauce.
  • Step 7
    When the mixture barely starts simmering, reduce the heat to medium, cover and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Step 8
    Halfway through cooking, flip the fillets and add cherry tomatoes. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 3 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Mix in lime zest and check if potatoes are tender. If so, combine the corn starch and 1/2 cup of cold water. Add the corn starch mixture and stir until the mixture thickens, about 45 seconds.
  • Step 10
    Spoon the stew into warm bowls with a side of rice, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve with a lime wedge.
  • Step 11
    To view this fabulous dish on YouTube, click on this link... https://youtu.be/iy8K0NMl1Sc

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Category: Fish Soups
Ingredient: Fish
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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