Jamaican Fish Stew
This Jamaican fish stew is just delicious and very easy to make. This coconut milk soup is great on a cold day. If you don't want to use tilapia, you can use snapper, mackerel, or even salmon.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: fish, Jamaican, main course
Servings: 4
Author: Alex Gorgos
- 1.5 lbs tilapia fillets
- 2 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp creole seasoning
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tomato diced
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 3 whole habaneros
Cut the tilapia into chunks. Set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil. Sauté onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and habaneros for 1 minute.
Add in the smoked paprika, tomato, and white pepper. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Add in the tilapia and creole seasoning. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until desired consistency.
While you're waiting for the stew to finish, go and chief down a fatty quick. Serve over rice.