How do I get the Spicy Eel recipe in Stardew Valley?

You can learn the Spicy Eel recipe from: George (7+ Hearts).

What ingredients do I need to cook Spicy Eel?

To cook Spicy Eel, you need: 1x Eel, 1x Hot Pepper.

How much does Spicy Eel sell for?

Spicy Eel sells for 175g. It restores 115 energy and 51 health when consumed. It also provides buffs: +1 luck, +1 speed.

Spicy Eel

Name: Spicy Eel
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Stardew Valley
Ingredients: 1x Eel; 1x Hot Pepper

It's really spicy! Be careful.

+115 Energy +51 Health 175g

Recipe Source

George (7+ Hearts)

Ingredients Required

Eel

Hot Pepper

Cook this recipe at any Kitchen (farmhouse upgrade) or Cookout Kit.

Buff Effects

Luck

Speed

Duration: 7 minutes (420 in-game time)

Value Analysis

175g

Sell Price

115

Energy

Health

65.7

Energy/Gold

Energy per gold ratio helps determine if it's better to eat or sell this dish. Higher ratio = better for eating. Lower ratio = better for selling.

Expert Strategy Guide

Pro Tip

George 7 hearts OR Serpent drops in Skull Cavern. +1 Luck +1 Speed. THE meta Skull Cavern food.

Strategy Note

Best all-around buff food. Luck + Speed in one meal. Serpents drop it frequently - save every one you get.

Best Use

Skull Cavern, general exploration

Profit Tip

NEVER sell. This is your premium buff food. Hoard all Spicy Eel from Serpent drops.

Pairs Well With

Coffee (speed stacks), Lucky Lunch (luck stacks for mega runs)

Chef's Tip

Spicy Eel is great for Luck and Speed activities. The 7-minute buff duration makes it ideal for lucky activities like Skull Cavern or artifact hunting.