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.

Questions

Can I make German Fish Stew dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does German Fish Stew keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double German Fish Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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