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   * 500 - 700g fresh fish (thicker cuts are best, any white fish is good, can also use salmon, shellfish, prawns as desired)   * 500 - 700g fresh fish (thicker cuts are best, any white fish is good, can also use salmon, shellfish, prawns as desired)
-  * 2 limes+  * 2 or 3 limes
   * 2-3 tbsp olive oil   * 2-3 tbsp olive oil
   * 1 onion   * 1 onion
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   * 1 jalapeno chilli (or a couple of milder ones to suit your taste)   * 1 jalapeno chilli (or a couple of milder ones to suit your taste)
   * 1 tbsp tomato puree   * 1 tbsp tomato puree
 +  * 300g fresh cherry tomatoes 
   * 2 tsp paprika   * 2 tsp paprika
   * 1 tsp ground cumin   * 1 tsp ground cumin
-  * 200ml fish or chicken stock+  * 250ml fish or chicken stock
   * 200 - 250g fresh tomatoes   * 200 - 250g fresh tomatoes
   * 100ml coconut milk (or cream)   * 100ml coconut milk (or cream)
   * coriander / spring onions / flat leaf parsley to garnish   * coriander / spring onions / flat leaf parsley to garnish
   * salt to season   * salt to season
 +  * rice and / or crusty bread to serve
  
 ===== Method ===== ===== Method =====
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   - Finely chop the chilli(s) - Note, last time we made this we used 2 Sainsburys 'mixed chillis' Heat rating 2 out of 5, leaving the seeds in, and it carried a lovely heat without being overwhelming   - Finely chop the chilli(s) - Note, last time we made this we used 2 Sainsburys 'mixed chillis' Heat rating 2 out of 5, leaving the seeds in, and it carried a lovely heat without being overwhelming
   - Zest half of a lime   - Zest half of a lime
-  - Juice a whole lime (obvs, the same lime used above..)+  - Juice 2 limes
   - Place fish into a bowl.    - Place fish into a bowl. 
   - Add salt.    - Add salt. 
-  - Add lime zest+  - Add 1 limes worth of zest
   - Add lime juice    - Add lime juice 
   - Massage fish lightly to coat all the pieces well.    - Massage fish lightly to coat all the pieces well. 
   - Set fish aside.   - Set fish aside.
-  - +  - In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.  
 +  - Add onion and salt, and sauté 2-3 minutes.  
 +  - Turn heat down to medium, add carrot, pepper, garlic and chilli(s) and cook 4-5 more minutes.  
 +  - I'd normally have the rice ready to go on about now, so get that going in parallel with the rest of stew making 
 +  - Back to the stew pot, add tomato puree,  
 +  - Add spices. 
 +  - Add 200ml of the stock.  
 +  - Mix and bring to a simmer. 
 +  - Add tomatoes.  
 +  - Cover and simmer gently on medium low for 5 minutes or until carrots are tender. 
 +  - Add coconut milk. Louise's pro tip - if you half a tin of coconut milk, use a tablespoon of the solids from the top of the can rather than the milk itself 
 +  - Nestle the fish in the stew and simmer gently until it’s cooked through, about 4-6 minutes.   
 +  - Season as required with salt and yet more lime juice 
 +  - Serve with your choice of rice and bread 
 +  - Garnish to taste.  Even more lime juice can be drizzled on just before serving, or serve with a lime wedge so that diners can adjust for themselves
  
  
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