Shellfish Stew Alla Tarantina Recipe

Name: Shellfish Stew Alla Tarantina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels scrubbed and debearded; 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined; 1 pound calamari cleaned, skinned; 1 pound clams scrubbed; 12 each oysters shucked,, with liquid reserved; 6 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 each red onion chopped; 1 each sweet red bell peppers seeded, cored; 1 each sweet yellow bell peppers seeded, cored; 2 tablespoons thyme

Servings: persons

1
Cut calamari into 1/2-inch rings and check oysters for sand and bits of shell.
2
In a 4 quart pot, heat olive oil until smoking.
3
Add onion, peppers and thyme leaves and cook until softened but not brown, about 10 minutes.
4
Add wine and tomato sauce and bring to a boil.
5
Add clams, shrimp and mussels and cover.
6
Cook 3 to 4 minutes until clams have all opened.
7
Add calamari and cook 2 minutes until opaque.
8
Season with salt and pepper, add oysters and oyster liquid and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until oysters have tightened around outer edges.
9
Divide shellfish over pieces of bread in 4 bowls, pour in broth and serve.

344

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels scrubbed and debearded, 1 pound shrimp peeled, deveined, 1 pound calamari cleaned, skinned, 1 pound clams scrubbed, and more.

Yes, Shellfish Stew Alla Tarantina 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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Shellfish Stew Alla Tarantina

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