Baja Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Baja Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1/2 cup green chili peppers finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 cups white wine dry; 1 tablespoon orange zest grated; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, snipped; 1 teaspoon basil dried; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried; 28 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes *; 24 each clams soft-shelled, scrubbed; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp raw, shelled, medium; 1 pound fish **; 6 ounces crab meat frozen, ***

Servings: persons

1/2 cup onions chopped
1/2 cup green chili peppers finely chopped
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups white wine dry
1 tablespoon orange zest grated
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, snipped
1 teaspoon basil dried
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
28 ounces italian plum (roma) tomatoes *
24 each clams soft-shelled, scrubbed
1 1/2 pounds shrimp raw, shelled, medium
1 pound fish **
6 ounces crab meat frozen, ***

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** The following fish can be used: cod, sea bass, mahimahi or red snapper fillets that are cut into 1-inch pieces.
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*** Crabmeat should be thawed, drained and cartilage removed.
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Cook and stir onion, chiles, and garlic in oil in 6-quart Dutch oven until onion is tender.
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Stir in remaining ingredients except seafood.
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Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
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Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Add clams; cover and simmer until clams open, 5 to 10 minutes.
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(Discard any clams that have not opened) Carefully stir in shrimp, fish and crabmeat.
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Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
10
Cover and simmer until shrimp are pink and fish flakes easily with fork, 4 to 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup onions chopped, 1/2 cup green chili peppers finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Baja Seafood Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baja Seafood Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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