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Tilapia Fish Stew
Nigerian Stews

Tilapia Fish Stew

A Fooddey recipe for Tilapia Fish Stew, prepared with practical measurements and clear step by step instructions for home cooking.

⏱ 35 minutesCooking Time
🍽 4Servings
● MediumDifficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 kg tilapia fillets or steaks
  • 5 plum tomatoes
  • 3 red bell peppers
  • 2 scotch bonnet peppers
  • 1 large onion
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fish stock

How to make it

  1. Clean the fish and season lightly with salt and thyme.
  2. Blend tomatoes, peppers and half the onion.
  3. Pat the fish dry before frying or grilling.
  4. Brown the fish lightly in a little oil and set aside.
  5. Heat the remaining oil and sauté sliced onion.
  6. Add tomato paste and fry for 2 minutes.
  7. Add blended pepper and tomato and cook for 15 minutes until reduced.
  8. Add curry, seasoning, salt and fish stock.
  9. Place the fish into the sauce and spoon sauce over the top.
  10. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes.
  11. Taste and serve.