Peanut-Curry Fish Stew with Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

A fragrant stew featuring tender fish simmered in a rich peanut and curry sauce with fresh tomatoes, perfect for serving over rice. This West African-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Atlantic cod fillets, dry roasted peanuts, curry powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Atlantic cod fillets
• 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 2 medium fresh tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut cod into 1.5-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Dice tomatoes and onion into 1/4-inch pieces, mince garlic.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic and curry powder, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until they break down into a sauce. Stir in chicken broth and peanuts, bringing to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add cod cubes, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
5. Step 5: Stir in fresh cilantro, adjust salt to taste, and serve immediately over steamed rice.