Sicilian Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Sicilian Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 1 pinch cayenne; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and undrained; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 lb scallops, rinsed; 1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined; 1 lemon, juice of; salt & fresh ground pepper; Garnish; capers; chopped black olives

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes or 1 pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped and undrained
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 lb scallops, rinsed
1/2 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 lemon, juice of
salt & fresh ground pepper
Garnish
capers
chopped black olives

1
In a large pot, over high heat, saute onion in the olive oil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
2
Add in the celery and red and green bell peppers; stir and saute for 2 minutes.
3
Add in the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, oregano, basil, and marjoram; stir to mix.
4
Reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Add in the clam juice, tomatoes, and wine.
6
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add the scallops and shrimp; cook and stir for about 4 minutes or until the scallops are no longer opaque and the shrimp are pink.
8
Add in the lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.
9
Ladle stew into individual serving bowls.
10
Sprinkle capers and chopped black olives on top, if desired.

373

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Carbs

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sicilian 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!

Sicilian Seafood Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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