Here’s a hearty and flavorful Seafood Stew — a comforting mix of seafood, vegetables, and aromatic broth. 🦐🐟🦑
🥘 Seafood Stew
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 25–30 min
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (960 ml) seafood or chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- ½ lb (225 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ lb (225 g) firm white fish (cod, tilapia), cut into chunks
- ½ lb (225 g) mussels or clams, cleaned (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
1. Sauté Vegetables
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
2. Add Spices & Tomatoes
- Stir in paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes and cook 2–3 minutes to combine flavors.
3. Add Broth & Simmer
- Pour in seafood or chicken broth.
- Add bay leaf and thyme.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to develop flavor.
4. Add Seafood
- Add fish chunks and mussels/clams first; simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Add shrimp last and cook 3–5 minutes, until shrimp are pink and opaque and mussels have opened.
- Discard any unopened shellfish.
5. Finish & Serve
- Remove bay leaf.
- Stir in fresh parsley or cilantro.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Optional: squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.
Tips & Variations
- Creamy Version: Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for a richer stew.
- Spicy Kick: Add 1 diced jalapeño or more red pepper flakes.
- Mixed Seafood: Use a combination of crab, scallops, squid, or lobster.
- Wine Boost: Add ½ cup dry white wine with the broth for extra depth.
This Seafood Stew is warm, comforting, and perfect for highlighting fresh seafood flavors.
I can also give you a Portuguese-style seafood stew with chorizo and potatoes if you want a heartier, spiced version.
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