Ligurian Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Ligurian Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons finely diced chorizo; Pinch of crushed red pepper; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups bottled clam broth; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt; 2 dozen littleneck clams; 1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp; 1 pound sea bass fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup frozen baby peas; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons finely diced chorizo
Pinch of crushed red pepper
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups bottled clam broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup basil leaves
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt
2 dozen littleneck clams
1 pound shelled and deveined large shrimp
1 pound sea bass fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 cup frozen baby peas
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a medium soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
2
Add the shallots, garlic, chorizo and crushed red pepper and cook over high heat until the shallots are softened, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 8 minutes.
4
Add the clam broth and water and bring to a boil.
5
Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan and the remaining 1/4 cup of oil.
6
Season with salt.
7
Add the clams to the soup pot and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until they open, about 8 minutes; transfer the clams to a bowl as they open.
8
Add the shrimp and fish to the broth, season with salt and cook until the fish is opaque and firm, about 5 minutes.
9
Return the clams to the pot, add the peas and cook until warmed through.
10
Ladle the stew into deep bowls, drizzle with the pesto and serve with crusty bread.

405

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons finely diced chorizo, and more.

Yes, Ligurian 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!

Ligurian Seafood Stew

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