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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 T olive oil
- 1 12 oz. jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 tsp. finely minced fresh garlic
- 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (see notes)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish if desired)
- 1/2 tsp. fresh lemon zest
- 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb. cod, halibut, or tilapia fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- For best results with this recipe, use a small frying pan with high sides so the fish pieces will be surrounded by liquid when you add them. I used an 8 inch pan.
- Heat olive oil in small frying pan, add chopped red onion or shallot and saute over medium heat about 3-4 minutes, until onions are soft and starting to brown.
- Add chopped red bell peppers, diced tomatoes with juice, finely minced fresh garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Let mixture simmer 10 minutes over medium-low heat, until garlic is cooked and flavors are well-blended.
- While stew mixture simmers, zest and juice the lemon, and chop the cilantro.
- Cut fish fillets into 1 inch pieces and blot dry with paper towel if needed.
- Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to stew mixture, then add fish pieces and gently stir to combine.
- Let stew simmer 5-7 minutes or until fish is barely turning opaque and some liquid from the fish is being released into the stew.
- Stir again, season to taste with salt and fresh ground black pepper and serve hot, with additional chopped cilantro for garnish if desired.
Recipe courtesy of Kalyn's Kitchen
https://kalynskitchen.com/recipe-for-spicy-red-fis...