French Country Shellfish Stew Recipe

Name: French Country Shellfish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 red pepper, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 orange, zest of; 1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dry); 1 bay leaf; ½ cup white wine; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 2 cups fish stock or 2 cups clam juice; 1 dozen clam (littleneck or cherrystone); 12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 red pepper, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 orange, zest of
1 teaspoon thyme (fresh or dry)
1 bay leaf
½ cup white wine
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups fish stock or 2 cups clam juice
1 dozen clam (littleneck or cherrystone)
12 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, coarsely chopped

1
Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion, celery, red pepper and garlic, season lightly with salt and pepper and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the orange zest, thyme, bay leaf and wine and bring to a boil.
4
Cook until the wine is almost gone.
5
Add the tomatoes and fish stock (or clam juice or chicken broth) and cook for 5 minutes more.
6
(This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
7
).
8
Rinse the clams and add them to the pot, cover with a lid or foil and cook for 5 minutes.
9
Remove the cover and add the mussels.
10
Cover again and cook for 1 minute.
11
Remove the cover, add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are just cooked, about 2 minutes more.
12
Season with salt and pepper if needed and serve hot.

432

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 stalks celery, finely chopped, 1 red pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, French Country Shellfish 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!

French Country Shellfish Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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