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Main course · Spanish

Basque Tuna and Potato Stew (Marmitako)

40 min Serves 4 ~327 kcal/serving ~£9.20 (£2.30/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freePescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 450 g fresh tuna steaks, cut into chunks
  • 500 g potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 600 ml fish stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
327 kcal
Protein
32.2 g
Carbohydrate
27.3 g
of which sugars
6.3 g
Fat
8 g
of which saturates
1.3 g
Fibre
5 g
Salt
1.36 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pot and soften the onion, garlic and red pepper for 7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the tomatoes and smoked paprika and cook for 3 minutes, then add the potatoes and fish stock.

  3. 3

    Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Nestle the tuna chunks into the stew and simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until just cooked through; take care not to overcook it.

  5. 5

    Season to taste and serve hot in deep bowls.

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