Senegalese Fish Thiou
Tender fish simmered in a vibrant tomato-based sauce with carrots and potatoes—the Senegalese one-pot dinner that feels like a hug in a bowl. Ready in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add diced garlic and 1 diced onion, stirring until fragrant, about 90 seconds.
Step 2
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, carrots, and potatoes; season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered until potatoes are almost tender, about 8 minutes.
Step 4
Nestle fish fillets into the sauce, spooning some liquid over them. Simmer gently until fish flakes easily, 4–5 minutes.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot in shallow bowls with crusty bread to soak up the broth.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch) or shallow Dutch oven
- cutting board
- knife
- wooden spoon
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