Seafood Stew Made Simple
This Seafood Stew is a heartwarming one-pot meal packed with tender shrimp, mussels, and white fish simmered in a rich tomato and herb broth. Ready in under an hour, it delivers bold coastal flavors with minimal effort — perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings. Garnish with parsley and lemon for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ lb mussels cleaned
- ½ lb firm white fish cod, haddock, or tilapia
- ¼ lb calamari rings optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
- 3 cups seafood or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme or basil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley & lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Build the base: Add crushed tomatoes, broth. Season with herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add seafood: Start with fish, then add shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Cover and simmer until mussels open and shrimp turn pink (6–8 minutes).
- Finish & serve: Adjust seasoning, discard unopened mussels, and garnish with parsley and lemon.
Notes
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, then stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Build the base: Add crushed tomatoes, broth, Season with herbs, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Add seafood: Start with fish, then add shrimp, mussels, and calamari. Cover and simmer until mussels open and shrimp turn pink (6–8 minutes).
- Finish & serve: Adjust seasoning, discard unopened mussels, and garnish with parsley and lemon.