Make Ahead Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Make Ahead Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 c. celery or fennel, chopped; large pinch of saffron; 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 3 (8 oz.) bottles clam juice; 1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped; 3/4 c. dry white wine; 1 lb. snapper or grouper, cut in serving size pieces; 1 doz. mussels, well scrubbed and debearded; 1 doz. shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 doz. scallops; 1 doz. clams, well scrubbed

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, sliced
1 c. celery or fennel, chopped
large pinch of saffron
3 Tbsp. olive oil
3 (8 oz.) bottles clam juice
1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
3/4 c. dry white wine
1 lb. snapper or grouper, cut in serving size pieces
1 doz. mussels, well scrubbed and debearded
1 doz. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 doz. scallops
1 doz. clams, well scrubbed

1
Cook onion and celery in olive oil until soft, but not brown. Add saffron and cook 1 minute while stirring.
2
Add tomatoes, along with reserved liquid from the tomatoes and clam juice.
3
Heat to boiling.
4
Simmer 15 minutes.
5
Cool and refrigerate overnight. Reheat 1/2 hour before serving and add wine.
6
Fifteen minutes before serving, add snapper or grouper and assortment of mussels, shrimp, scallops or clams according to your taste.
7
Serve in shallow bowls with French bread and a green salad on the side.
8
If you like wine, muscadet is best with this stew.

146

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 c. celery or fennel, chopped, large pinch of saffron, 3 Tbsp. olive oil, and more.

Yes, Make Ahead 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!

Make Ahead Seafood Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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