Seafood Newburg Stoup with CayenneChive-Buttered Co

Name: Seafood Newburg Stoup with CayenneChive-Buttered Corn Toasties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan); 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large starchy potato, peeled and chopped; 2 celery ribs with their greens, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf, fresh or dried; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup dry sherry (eyeball it); 3 cups chicken or seafood stock; 1 1/2 pounds cod, scrod, or haddock, cut in chunks; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, coarsely chopped; 3 cups whole milk or half-and-half; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 corn toaster pastries, such as Thomas brand; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large starchy potato, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs with their greens, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry sherry (eyeball it)
3 cups chicken or seafood stock
1 1/2 pounds cod, scrod, or haddock, cut in chunks
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, coarsely chopped
3 cups whole milk or half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 corn toaster pastries, such as Thomas brand
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

1
Heat a medium soup pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add the EVOO and the 2 tablespoons of cold butter, cut into small pieces.
3
Add the veggies as you get them chopped, then season them with the bay leaf, salt, pepper, and Old Bay Seasoning.
4
Cook for 5 minutes to begin to soften, then add the flour and cook for a minute longer.
5
Next, add the sherry and cook for 1 minute.
6
Whisk in the stock and bring it up to a bubble, then arrange the seafood in an even layer around the pan.
7
Cover the pan and cook until the fish is opaque and the shrimp is pink, 4 minutes.
8
Remove the lid and add the milk and cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer to thicken.
9
Add about 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, then adjust the seasonings.
10
Discard the bay leaf.
11
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a small cup.
12
Toast the corn pastries, brush with cayenne butter, and sprinkle with the chopped chives.
13
Serve alongside the stoup.

850

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) (twice around the pan), 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 large starchy potato, peeled and chopped, 2 celery ribs with their greens, chopped, and more.

Yes, Seafood Newburg Stoup with CayenneChive-Buttered Corn Toasties 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.

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Seafood Newburg Stoup with CayenneChive-Buttered Corn Toasties

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