Mexican Shellfish Stew Recipe

Name: Mexican Shellfish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 quart chicken stock (can sub canned chicken broth); 2 cups canned clam broth (can sub fresh fish stock); 2 large dried guajillo chilies or 2 large any chilies, seeded; 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled; 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, drained; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 20 small clams, scrubbed; 34 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 small onion, minced; 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Bring the chicken stock and the clam broth to boil in a soup kettle.
2
Add the chiles; simmer until softened, about 10 minutes.
3
Drain the chiles, reserving the cooking liquid.
4
Transfer the chiles and 1/3 cup cooking liquid to a food processor.
5
Add garlic and tomatoes; process until smooth.
6
Strain pureed chile mixture through a fine sieve, pressing on this puree to release its juice and pulp; discard the solids.
7
Heat olive oil in the soup kettle.
8
Add the pureed juice; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until this mixture is amber colored and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
9
Add the reserved chile cooking liquid; bring to boil.
10
Add the clams and shrimp; simmer until the clams open and the shrimp are opaque throughout, about 3 minutes.
11
(Discard any clams that do not open.
12
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13
TO SERVE: Ladle soup and a portion of the clams and the shrimp into each warm soup bowl.
14
Sprinkle each bowl of stew with a portion of minced onions and cilantro; serve immediately.

4033

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

938

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 quart chicken stock (can sub canned chicken broth), 2 cups canned clam broth (can sub fresh fish stock), 2 large dried guajillo chilies or 2 large any chilies, seeded, 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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!

Mexican Shellfish Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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