Brussels-Style Smoked Haddock and Leek Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

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A comforting, creamy stew with flaky haddock, tender leeks, and a subtle smoky depth from smoked paprika. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs smoked haddock fillets, leeks, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, skin removed smoked haddock fillets
3 medium, white parts only, thinly sliced leeks
2 medium, diced 1/2-inch potatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill

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Instructions

Step 1: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté leeks and potatoes for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in 1 tsp smoked paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 2: Whisk flour into the pot until no lumps remain, then gradually pour in vegetable broth while stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Step 3: Gently add haddock fillets to the pot, breaking them into large chunks with a spoon. Simmer for 5 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and remaining 1 tbsp butter until melted. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat. Stir in fresh dill before serving.