Inauguration Lunch Shellfish Stew Recipe

Name: Inauguration Lunch Shellfish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups lobster stock; 2 lobster tails; 12 shrimp; 1/2 pound bay scallops; 1/4 cup diced celery; 1/4 cup carrot diced; 1/4 cup potato diced; 1/4 cup leek minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups cream hevy; salt; white pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups lobster stock
2 lobster tails
12 shrimp
1/2 pound bay scallops
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup carrot diced
1/4 cup potato diced
1/4 cup leek minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups cream hevy
salt
white pepper

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After our new president is sworn in today, his first official lunch will be served in the Statuary Hall in the Capitol. The menu was published in the New York Times lat week. It will start with this Shellfish stew, followed by duck and pheasant with wild rice and whipped sweet potatoes, and apple cake. I recreated the stew in celebration.
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Poach the vegetables and fish separately.
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Reduce the poaching liquid by half, add the wine and continue reducing until it reaches sauce consistency.
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Add the fish and vegetables to the cream sauce and taste for seasoning.
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Ladel the stew into oven proof crocks and top with puff pastry and seal.
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Eggwash the the pastry and bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes until it is puffed and browned.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups lobster stock, 2 lobster tails, 12 shrimp, 1/2 pound bay scallops, and more.

Yes, Inauguration Lunch 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!

Inauguration Lunch Shellfish Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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