Lambi Stew

Name: Lambi Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Haitian
Ingredients: 2 lbs frozen conch, thawed and cleaned, cubed; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red or green bell pepper, chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 can diced tomatoes (canned); 2 cups chicken broth; 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried); 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Tender conch simmered in a rich tomato-based stew with peppers, garlic, and aromatic spices. A Haitian seafood classic.

65 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

HaitianDinnerStovetopPescatarian

Ingredients

2 lbs frozen conch, thawed and cleaned, cubed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes (canned)
2 cups chicken broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Combine 2 lbs cubed frozen conch, thawed and cleaned with 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and let sit for 5 minutes to tenderize.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 chopped red or green bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
4

Add the frozen conch, thawed and cleaned and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5

Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes (canned) and 2 cups chicken broth. Add 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried), 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6

Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 30-35 minutes until the frozen conch, thawed and cleaned is very tender.
7

Adjust seasonings and serve hot with rice or bread.

Questions

How long does Lambi Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Lambi 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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