Seafood Stew With Tomatoes And Basil Recipe

Name: Seafood Stew With Tomatoes And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/4 cups chopped onions; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 4 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes in puree; 2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 (6 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, liquid reserved; 1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 1/4 cups chopped onions
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
4 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes in puree
2 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup dry white wine
2 (6 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained, liquid reserved
1 lb uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
cayenne pepper

1
Heat olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onion, garlic, oregano and fennel seeds and saute until onion is tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, clam juice, white wine and liquid reserved from clams.
4
Increase heat and boil until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
5
Add clams, shrimp and crabmeat. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
6
Mix in fresh basil and simmer until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 2 minutes longer.
7
Season stew to taste with cayenne, salt and pepper. Makes 4 servings.
8
That's it!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/4 cups chopped onions, 2 tablespoons chopped garlic, 4 teaspoons dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Seafood Stew With Tomatoes And Basil 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!

Seafood Stew With Tomatoes And Basil

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