Basque-style Salmon Stew

Recipe for: FISH – BASQUE-STYLE SALMON STEW 

Ingredients: 

·        1 tblsp olive oil

·        3 mixed peppers, seeded and sliced

·        1 large onion, peeled and thickly sliced

·        400g baby potatoes, unpeeled and halved

·        2 tsp smoked paprika

·        2 garlic cloves peeled and sliced

·        2 tsp dried thyme

·        400g can chopped tomatoes

·        2 – 4 salmon fillets

·        1 tblsp chopped parsley (to serve, optional) 

Method: 

1.      Heat the oil in a large lidded pan and add the peppers, onions and potatoes

2.      Cook, stirring regularly, for 5-8 minutes until golden

3.      Add paprika, garlic, thyme and tomatoes

4.      Bring to the boil, stir and cover, turn down the heat

5.      Simmer for 12 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed

6.      Season the stew and stir

7.      Lay the salmon fillets, skin-side down, on the top

8.      Replace lid and simmer for another 8-10 minutes until fish is cooked through

9.      Scatter with parsley and serve