WEST AFRICAN FISH STEW RECIPE

5 / 5 (13 reviews)

This hearty one-pot West African fish stew practically cooks itself! It’s made all in one-pot with tender chunks of fish. Enjoy it with warm steam rice for an ultimate cold-weather meal!

By: Jayne Rain (via Jayne Rain)
Original Publish: Apr 19, 2020
Last Updated: Mar 3, 2026
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Yields: 4, 4 people
Finished WEST AFRICAN FISH STEW RECIPE

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Instructions

  1. Season the chopped fish with salt and set aside.  

  2. In a large pot over high heat, heat oil, and deep fry the fish till golden brown; about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. (The fish can be equally deep fried in a deep fryer)

  3. Over medium-high heat, heat cooking oil and fry onions till lightly browned; about 3 minutes.

  4. To that add garlic and sauté another minute or so till fragrant.

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ELVIS ★ 5.0/5

Nice one there

STEPHEN ★ 5.0/5

Looking delicious

Tamara ★ 5.0/5

The flavors in this stew are so amazing! Can't wait to give it a try in the very near future!

Jazz ★ 5.0/5

Fish stew is a family staple and this recipe is spot on!

Christy Hoover ★ 5.0/5

This fish is so full of flavor. I never fried fish before stewing what a nice technique.

Katrina Adams ★ 5.0/5

This sounds and looks amazing!!

Aline ★ 5.0/5

I love this recipe! I love your idea to add more veggies to it as well!! Thanks for all the step by step, too - really easy to follow!

Capri ★ 5.0/5

So flavorful!! This dish helped me try something different with my fish. It came out so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!

Desirée ★ 5.0/5

This sounds and looks soooo flavorful!

Marta ★ 5.0/5

I don't eat tilapia, but I'm totally going to make this with red snapper. It's one of my favorite fish.

Chenée ★ 5.0/5

Definitely trying this! It looks amazing! My good friend is from Nigeria and I always try to get her to make stew for me. Maybe now I won't have to bother her as much!

Desmond ★ 5.0/5

Looks so delicious. Will try it one of these days

STEPHEN ★ 5.0/5

It is just so perfect with home made rice.

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