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Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!

Marmitako (Spanish Fish & Potato Stew)

Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories per serving 375 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh tuna (450 g), or hake
  • 3 cups fish stock (720 ml)
  • ½ 720 ml onion chopped
  • ½ green bell pepper chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes
  • 7 oz canned chopped tomatoes (200 g)
  • a handful fresh parsley chopped
  • smoked paprika powder
  • pepper
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes. Add them to a large high pan together with the chopped onion, garlic, fish stock and canned tomatoes. Season with a good dash of pepper, salt and smoked paprika.

    Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!
  2. Put the pan over high heat until boiling. Then turn the heat lower and put a lid on the pan. Cook the potatoes until nearly tender. Chop the fish into bite-size bits and add it to the potato stew. Also add the chopped bell pepper.
    Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!
  3. Stir and cook the fish for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through. Stir well again and then put the lid back on the pan. Simmer the stew for another 10 minutes. Add extra fish stock or water if necessary. In the end check the seasoning and add extra pepper, paprika or salt to taste if necessary. Stir in the freshly chopped parsley.
    Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!
  4. Then scoop the fish stew onto deep plates and serve hot.
    Spanish marmitako tuna stew with potatoes, bell pepper, paprika and tomatoes... Super easy to prepare and ready in under one hour!