Whitefish Recipe

Easy German Fish Stew

• 2 lbs. white fish fillets
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 lb. bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 leek, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, finely chopped
• 1 rib celery, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 lbs. potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 tbsp. paprika
• salt

Instructions:

• Wash and dry fish. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Season with salt. Cover and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
• In large pot, fry bacon. Once browned, add onion, leek, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Continue to brown for several minutes.
• Add paprika and parsley. Add 1 1/4 cups water, stir, and bring to boil.
• Cut the fish fillets into serving sizes and lay on top of the vegetables in the pot.
• Simmer on medium heat for 15 minutes. Cover, lower heat and continue to simmer another 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender and fish flakes. Add extra water if needed.
• Serves 4