Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew
A rich Alaskan seafood stew featuring sustainably caught sablefish, locally foraged cloudberries, and wild herbs, slow-cooked to perfection. This alaskan-inspired seafood ready in about 40 minutes pairs Alaskan sablefish fillet, frozen cloudberries, carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 10 oz Alaskan sablefish fillet
- 1/2 cup frozen cloudberries
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1/2 cup fennel bulb
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup diced onion
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 10 oz sablefish dry, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until shimmering, then sear fish for 2 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup diced onion to the pot and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add 1/2 cup diced carrot and 1/2 cup diced fennel, stirring for 4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Step 3: Pour in 2 cups vegetable stock, bring to a gentle simmer, then add 1/2 cup frozen cloudberries and the seared sablefish. Simmer uncovered for 12 minutes until fish is opaque and cloudberries are softened.
- Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice, then cook for 2 more minutes. Serve hot with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep alaskan sablefish fillet from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Glacier River Sablefish & Cloudberries Stew?
Alaskan seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
