Yiayia’s Lemon Fish Stew
Yiayia’s always been a fantastic cook. Her meals were at the heart of all of our cherished family memories. With her dementia, we’ve missed the opportunities to learn recipes from her so we’ve been on a mission to recreate them. She would make this when her sons would come home from a fishing trip, using the fresh seafood, a handful of kitchen staples, and lemons from their backyard.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp, The Salty Greek
1/4 Cup, Olive Oil
4 Onions, finely chopped
1 Tbsp, Garlic (minced)
6 Potatoes, peeled and cut into small wedges
Fish, 4-5 medium fillets*
2-3 cups, Chicken or Vegetable Stock
1/2 cup, Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp, Cornflour
Chopped fresh dill and parsley (optional)
Recipe Steps
Heat the olive oil with the onion in a deep pot over medium heat until soft, then add the minced garlic and The Salty Greek and stir.
Add the potatoes.
Add the fish on top of the potatoes.
Pour in the stock with half (1/4 cup) of the lemon juice , cover with the lid and simmer for about 30 minutes over a low-medium heat.
In a small bowl, blend the remaining (1/4 cup) lemon juice with the cornflour until smooth.
Pour into the pot and give it a good swirl around. Simmer an additional few minutes to thicken.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more of The Salty Greek or lemon juice if need. If available, add the fresh dill and parsley (or your favourite fresh herbs) for a touch of brightness.
Tips: This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for a couple days. Scoop up the juices with fresh, crusty bread.
Choosing the right fish
The best option is to talk with your local fishmonger about what is fresh, local and suitable for the dish you’re making. On our fishing trips to make this recipe, Yiayia would often use Bream or Snapper that we caught. The team at Woodcroft Fresh Fish & Seafood recommended using their fresh Ling fillets for this, as the firm texture would hold up well in this stew.
Other whitefish with a firmer texture, such as Baramundi, Branzino, Bass, Mulloway, Blue-Eye Travella, Luderick, or Whiting are alternatives. If you’re not able to discuss this with a fishmonger, check out the Fish Converter tool from “GoodFishBadFish”, an Australian website about the sustainability of fishing.
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