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Jon Simon

Keto Mediterranean Fish Stew | Keto & Diabetic-Friendly

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A bright, herb-forward stew featuring flaky white fish simmered in a tomato and vegetable broth with classic Mediterranean aromatics. Light, nourishing, and only 5g net carbs per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 295

Ingredients
 
 

  • lb white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes 14 oz each
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cup fish stock
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges, for serving

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes, fish stock, oregano, and bay leaf.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, uncovered, until flavors meld. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Gently add fish chunks to the stew. Cook 5–7 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Avoid stirring aggressively to keep the fish pieces intact.
  5. Remove bay leaf. Stir in fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 580mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Net Carbs: 5g per serving (7g carbohydrates − 2g fiber).
Substitutions: Shrimp or salmon work well in place of white fish — adjust cook time accordingly (shrimp cooks in 3–4 minutes). Add ¼ cup sliced olives or a tablespoon of capers for a briny kick and extra healthy fat.
Storage: Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container. Fish texture degrades after that.
Reheating: Reheat very gently on the stovetop over low heat. High heat will cause the fish to break down and become rubbery.

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