German Fish Stew

Name: German Fish Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into chunks; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2/3 cup carrots, sliced; 1/2 cup celery, sliced; 1 cup potatoes, diced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 4 cups fish stock; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper

A hearty, aromatic stew with white fish, vegetables, and white wine in a creamy broth. A Northern German coastal classic.

45 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into chunks
1/2 cup onion, diced
2/3 cup carrots, sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 cup potatoes, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups fish stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 2/3 cup sliced carrots, and 1/2 cup sliced celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
3

Add 1 cup diced potatoes and cook for 2 minutes more.
4

Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and bring to a simmer, cooking for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
5

Add 4 cups fish stock and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until potatoes are nearly tender.
6

Carefully add 1.5 lbs cut into chunks white fish fillets (cod or halibut) and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until just cooked through.
7

Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp chopped fresh dill. Heat through without boiling.
8

Season to taste with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
9

Serve hot in bowls with crusty bread.

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Questions

What can I use instead of white wine in German Fish Stew?

The entry for German Fish Stew calls for 1/2 cup dry white wine. In its place: Use chicken or vegetable stock with a teaspoon of white wine vinegar or lemon juice per half cup for the acidity.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the fish in German Fish Stew?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for German Fish Stew uses 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into chunks.

Can I make German Fish Stew dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in German Fish Stew is 1/4 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Does German Fish Stew contain fish?

Yes: 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into chunks. The full allergen list for this entry is dairy and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in German Fish Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 28 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium.

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