Monterey Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Monterey Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sea bass fillet; 1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned; 1 lb scallops; 1 3/4 cups sauterne (white wine); 2 large onions, chopped; 2 green peppers, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon basil; 1/4 teaspoon thyme; 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes; salt and pepper; 2 lobster tails, cooked, shelled, cut into chunks; 1/2 lb crabmeat; 1 (7 ounce) can minced clams

Servings: persons

1 lb sea bass fillet
1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned
1 lb scallops
1 3/4 cups sauterne (white wine)
2 large onions, chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon thyme
2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes
salt and pepper
2 lobster tails, cooked, shelled, cut into chunks
1/2 lb crabmeat
1 (7 ounce) can minced clams

1
Dry bass, shrimp and scallops on paper towels.
2
Cut bass in 1 inch squares.
3
Pick over scallops to remove any bits of shell.
4
Place in a deep bowl, add wine and marinate 4 hours in refrigerator.
5
Cook onions, peppers, celery and garlic in oil until tender but not browned.
6
Add bay leaves, basil and thyme.
7
Cook a minute or two to blend flavors.
8
Add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Cook uncovered 15-20 minutes, stirring now and then.
10
Add marinated fish along with wine.
11
Cook uncovered 6-8 minutes, just until fish is done.
12
Add lobster, crab and clams.
13
Heat thoroughly.
14
Can serve over rice.

339

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb sea bass fillet, 1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned, 1 lb scallops, 1 3/4 cups sauterne (white wine), and more.

Yes, Monterey 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!

Monterey Seafood Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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