Spicy Senegalese Fish and Peanut Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-25 · Updated 2026-05-25

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A rich and hearty West African stew combining flaky white fish with a creamy, spicy peanut sauce and fresh tomatoes. This African-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs peanut butter (smooth), fresh tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 African cuisine 390 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into chunks white fish fillets (e.g. tilapia or cod)
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth)
4 medium, chopped fresh tomatoes
1 large, diced onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp grated ginger root
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups water
1 tsp dried chili flakes
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
for serving lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger root. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 4 chopped fresh tomatoes to the pan and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they break down and form a chunky sauce.
Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, 3 cups water, 1 tsp dried chili flakes, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Whisk gently to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4: Add 1 lb chunks of white fish fillets to the stew, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for added brightness.