Elegant Seafood Stew

Savor the flavors of the ocean with this exquisite seafood stew. A delightful combination of tender fish fillets, succulent shrimp, and briny shellfish simmered in a rich broth with fragrant herbs and vegetables. This dish is a luxurious treat for the senses.

Ingredients

For the Seafood Stew
1	yellow onion, peeled and minced
2	scallions, minced
2	garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
¼	cup butter or margarine
2	lbs fish fillets (use any 2 of the following: cod, flounder, haddock, sea bass, tuna)
9	ounces shrimp, peeled and deveined, or scallops
1	cup water
1	cup clam juice, bottled
1	(28 ounce) can tomatoes, do not drain
1	cup dry white wine
1	(6 ounce) (6 ounce) tomato paste
1	teaspoon salt
¼	teaspoon pepper
10	mussels, in shell, well scrubbed and bearded
10	littleneck clams, in shell, well scrubbed
1	(10 ounce) (10 ounce) package green peas, frozen
1-2	tablespoons parsley, minced

Instructions

• For the Seafood Stew

  1. Heat a large kettle over moderate heat, and sauté minced yellow onion, scallions, and crushed garlic in butter until very pale golden, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. While the vegetables are cooking, cut the fish into 2" chunks and set aside.
  3. Add water, clam juice, white wine, tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, and pepper to the kettle. Break up any large clumps of tomatoes, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the fish, shrimp, peas, mussels, and clams to the kettle. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle the stew with minced parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  6. Serve the stew in soup bowls with hot buttered French bread on the side.

Aug 09, 2024