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Easy Seafood Stew

Easy Seafood Stew That Will Make Your Weeknights Cozy

This Easy Seafood Stew is a quick and comforting dish filled with fresh seafood, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil reduce to lower fat
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley freshly chopped
For the Broth
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes fresh is ideal
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste can be omitted
  • ½ cup White Vermouth or White Wine vegetable broth with lemon juice if unavailable
  • 1 can Canned Baby Clams optional
  • 1 cup Clam Juice purchase canned if clams are omitted
For the Seafood
  • 1 pound Shrimp main protein, can substitute with scallops
  • 1 pound Cod Fillets can be replaced with tilapia or haddock
For Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • a few dashes Tabasco adjust based on preference

Equipment

  • large Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Seafood Stew
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a chopped yellow onion and sauté for about 4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
  2. Incorporate minced garlic and freshly chopped parsley into the pot, and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste until well incorporated. Cook for 1-2 minutes until it caramelizes slightly.
  4. Pour in 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of clam juice, and ½ cup of white vermouth or white wine. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Raise the heat slightly and gently add 1 pound of cod fillets cut into bite-sized pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes until the fish is opaque.
  6. Fold in 1 pound of shrimp and any optional canned baby clams. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the shrimp turns pink.
  7. Taste and season your Easy Seafood Stew with salt, pepper, and a few dashes of Tabasco. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use fresh seafood and vegetables whenever possible for best flavor. Don't hesitate to customize the seafood based on availability.

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