20 Fish Stew Recipes That Are Warm and Comforting

Curry Fish Stew

Here's an inexpensive fish stew to make with cod fillets. Recipe creator Kristin recommends serving with jasmine rice, steamed broccoli or salad, and a crusty baguette.

Turkish Fish Stew

Make this 45-minute fish stew with couscous, tilapia, artichokes, capers, tomatoes, and lots of warming spices (like sumac powder and ginger root).

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Russell's Fish Stew

This is a "hearty seafood stew" that is "perfect for those cold winter days," according to recipe creator Dlish, who suggests serving with sliced French bread. Make it with any white fish, such as cod or haddock.

Fisherman's Stew

Chef John's fast and easy fish stew calls for an array of seafood, including sea bass, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams. "I love the quick simplicity of this soup," says reviewer shelley.

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Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style

This tomato-based fish stew will make you feel like you're vacationing in Italy. The recipe calls for red snapper fillets, but reviewers say you can easily substitute with sea bass, halibut, or swordfish.

Kerr Lake Catfish Stew

Recipe creator LPK says this is a fantastic fish stew to make while camping. It comes together with fewer than 10 easy-to-pack ingredients, and you can cook it with freshly caught catfish.

Tuscan Fish Stew

"The combination of spices was especially well done and spot-on," according to reviewer SKGIII. "The tomato base and olive oil made it light and healthy. Brilliant recipe here!"

Brazilian Fish Stew

"This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious," recipe creator BellevueMama says of this crowd-pleasing fish stew with tilapia.

Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew)

Cod, thick-sliced potatoes, onions, hard-boiled eggs, capers, garlic, olives, roasted red peppers, and raisins are drenched in tomato sauce and white wine. Then, the ingredients are cooked to tender and flavorful perfection.

Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew

Chef John's take on Brazilian fish stew comes together in fewer than 30 minutes, so it's a fantastic choice for busy weeknights. Make it with sea bass, coconut milk, white rice, and lots of healthy veggies.

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Mediterranean Fish Stew

This fish stew with tomatoes, cod, and pasta is bursting with cozy flavor from warm spices like cinnamon and paprika. "This one's easy to make, and a favorite in our house," according to reviewer CRYSTAL075.

Salmon Stew (Abalos Style)

Make this inexpensive fish stew with fewer than 10 ingredients: garlic, an onion, a tomato, canned pink salmon, a bay leaf, salt and pepper, and fish sauce.

Cioppino

The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this Italian-American fish stew made with cod, crabmeat, clams, mussels, shrimp, and scallops — it has more than 800 rave reviews from happy home cooks.

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Ginataang Salmon (Filipino Salmon in Coconut Milk)

Use your trusty Instant Pot to make this creamy fish stew with salmon, coconut milk, and nutritious ingredients like kale and broccoli.

Sexy Fish Stew

This fish stew recipe calls for rockfish, but you can use any whitefish you have on hand. Fennel adds "awesome flavor in the background," according to reviewer LVW. "All the flavors blended so nicely."

Bouillabaisse

Looking for a classic French dish that'll make you feel super fancy? Try this impressive fish stew with sea bass, mussels, and lots of healthy vegetables.

Quick and Easy Halibut Stew

Seasoned halibut is cooked in a savory mixture of chorizo, tomatoes, fennel, white wine, and clam juice. Recipe creator barbara suggests serving it over couscous or rice.

Spicy Fish Soup

Turn up the heat with this spicy shrimp and fish stew seasoned with chili powder, cumin, and canned green chile peppers. Non-fat yogurt adds a tangy creaminess you'll love.

Tomato-Rich Fish Stew

"This soup was easy to make and smelled wonderful while stewing," reviewer Food&Drink says of this healthy whitefish stew with tomatoes and beans.

Shrimp, Sausage, and Fish Jambalaya

Cod is a welcome addition to traditional jambalaya. This Cajun rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, and fish stew is spicy and satisfying.

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