Starfruit and Salmon Citrus Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-06 · Updated 2026-06-06

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A vibrant, tangy stew combining the tropical brightness of starfruit with hearty salmon and aromatic spices for a comforting seafood meal. This Caribbean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs fresh starfruit, salmon fillets, yellow onion 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: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Caribbean cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces fresh starfruit
1 lb, cut into 2-inch chunks salmon fillets
1 medium, diced yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 whole bay leaf
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
to taste salt
1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 3 sliced medium starfruit pieces, 1 whole bay leaf, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns to the pot, stirring for 2 minutes until the starfruit softens slightly.
Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
Step 4: Add 1 lb salmon fillets cut into 2-inch chunks to the stew and cook for 8-10 minutes until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and season with salt to taste. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.