Fish Stewed in Tomatoes and Chilies - Huanchaco-Style |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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After preparing a similar dish from this site, I searched and found this fish stew published in Saveur. This simple stew, seasoned with tomato, garlic, onions, and chiles, represents a typical way of preparing fish throughout northern Peru. Ingredients:
2 lbs boneless skinless grouper fillets, cut into 6 pieces |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
6 limes, halves |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
8 fresh or frozen yellow banana peppers (andean chilies, 4 seeded and chopped, 4 thinly sliced) |
1/4 cup canola oil |
4 garlic cloves, mashed to a paste |
1 medium red onion, halved and cut into 1/2-inch slices |
2 large plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon dried oregano, lightly toasted in a dry, hot pan |
Directions:
1. Put the grouper, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper into a large bowl; toss gently to combine.Let grouper marinate at room temperature while you continue with the rest of the preparation.
2. Purée the chopped chiles and 1/3 cup water in a blender until smooth. Set the chile purée aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds.
4. Carefully add reserved chile purée and cook for 2 minutes. Add onions and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Gently lay grouper filets in skillet, along with marinade and 1 cup hot water, and stir liquid gently to combine.
6. Top filets evenly with remaining chiles and tomatoes and sprinkle with oregano. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until grouper filets are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide grouper filets between 6 shallow bowls, along with the liquid.
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