Carolina Fish Stew (Fish Muddle)

Name: Carolina Fish Stew (Fish Muddle)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 lb white fish; 6 slice Bacon; 2 Onion; 4 Potato; 4 cup fish stock; Salt; 1 tsp Hot sauce

A rustic layered stew of fresh-caught fish, potatoes, onion and bacon simmered together, a river-camp tradition along the coastal rivers.

🇺🇸United States· North Carolina

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 70 min
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium
Calories: 320 kcal

Ingredients

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Servings

Equipment

•Large heavy pot

Nutrition

Per serving, approximate

Calories: 320 kcal
fat: 12
carbs: 26
protein: 26
calories: 320

Instructions

1
Cook the chopped bacon in a Dutch oven until the fat melts out. Spoon out excess grease if there is too much.
2
Spread the sliced onions over the bacon. Add a layer of sliced potatoes on top.
3
Sprinkle a little salt and pepper lightly over each layer.
4
Pour in enough fish stock or water to barely cover the vegetables.
5
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 20 minutes without stirring.
6
Gently place the fish chunks on top. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes and potatoes are tender.
7
Taste the broth and season with more salt, pepper, and hot sauce to your liking.
8
Ladle gently into bowls so the fish chunks stay whole. Serve hot.

Chef's tips

Layer the ingredients instead of stirring them so the fish stays in whole pieces. Use a firm, mild river or ocean fish like catfish or striped bass for the best texture.