Summer Seafood Stew Recipe

Name: Summer Seafood Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 cups chopped onions; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice; 3 cups dry white wine; 3 8-ounce bottles clam juice; 3/4 cup tomato paste (about 1 1/2 six-ounce cans); 3 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme; 2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel; 2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; 3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed; 2 3/4 pounds cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined; 1 pound bay scallops; Chopped fresh basil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
5 cups chopped onions
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice
3 cups dry white wine
3 8-ounce bottles clam juice
3/4 cup tomato paste (about 1 1/2 six-ounce cans)
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
2 3/4 pounds cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 pound bay scallops
Chopped fresh basil

1
Heat oil in heavy 8- to 10-quart pot over medium heat.
2
Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes with juices and next 8 ingredients.
4
Bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until flavors blend and liquid is slightly reduced, about 45 minutes.
6
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
7
Cool.
8
Cover and refrigerate.
9
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
10
Add clams to cooking liquid.
11
Cover pot and cook until clams open, about 10 minutes (discard any clams that do not open).
12
Add cod, shrimp and scallops.
13
Simmer until seafood is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
14
Season stew to taste with salt and pepper.
15
Ladle stew into bowls.
16
Sprinkle with basil and serve

464

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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: 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 cups chopped onions, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes in juice, and more.

Yes, Summer 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!

Summer Seafood Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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