Quick fish waterzooi (Belgian creamy fish and vegetable stew)

Quick fish waterzooi (Belgian creamy fish and vegetable stew) is ready in 30 minutes (20 hands-on) and has 686 kcal and 42 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $5.47. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Quick fish waterzooi (Belgian creamy fish and vegetable stew)
Total time
30 min
Hands-on
20 min
Calories
686 kcal
Cost per serving
$5.47

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Cod loin200 g
  • Salmon fillet120 g
  • Leek160 g
  • Carrots160 g
  • Celery80 g
  • Potatoes400 g
  • Fish stock500 g
  • Cooking cream120 g
  • Butter20 g
  • Wheat flour16 g
  • Fresh parsley6 g

Method

  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them in small cubes. Cut the leek, carrot and celery in small, even pieces.

  2. Melt the butter in a wide pot over medium heat, add the leek, carrot and celery and cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with the flour, stir for 1 minute, then pour in the fish stock a little at a time, stirring so it stays smooth.

  3. Add the potatoes, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, until the potatoes are nearly tender.

  4. Cut the cod and the salmon in chunks, slide them into the pot with the cream and simmer gently for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fish is just cooked. Season with salt and pepper and serve in deep plates with the chopped parsley.

Nutrition per serving

Calories686 kcal
Protein42 g
Carbohydrates64 g
Sugars12 g
Fat29 g
Fiber9 g

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