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    Seafood Stew

    Published: Jan 25, 2022 · Modified: Mar 18, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Seafood Stew in a delicious tomato sauce, a quick and easy dish that is ready in well under 15 minutes. It's made with frozen mixed seafood, which makes it very affordable too; such a hearty, yet light recipe that it will go down well with absolutely everyone.

    A blue bowl with seafood stew and 3 slices of bread on the side of the bowl

    This dish is the best example that delicious food can be made at home too, and with a few easy ingredients, without the extortionate price that comes with eating out. Seafood is a great choice if you are looking for some easy and healthy recipes, but also ideal for a romantic meal for two.

    And with Valentine's Day just round the corner, this could easily be transformed into a fancy dinner to impress your loved one. You don't need to prep anything it advance, and it's on the table in no time.

    It's actually best served hot straight away, while the flavours are at their best, and the seafood has the best texture. We served our stew with slices of baguette bread, but it can also made into a delicious base for your favourite pasta.

    It's pretty similar to my Seafood Pasta, although that recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, rather than chopped tomatoes, like this stew.

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    • HOW TO MAKE SEAFOOD STEW
    • WHAT OTHER SEAFOOD CAN I USE?
    • CAN I ADD VEGETABLES TO THE STEW?
    A pot with seafood stew in tomato sauce

    HOW TO MAKE SEAFOOD STEW

    The only ingredients needed for this seafood stew are: onion, garlic, chopped tomatoes, mixed seafood, seasoning, oil and spinach or herbs. That's it!

    • in a pot, heat up the oil, add the chopped onion and fry until golden
    • add the chopped garlic and leave it to fry for a further 1 minute
    • add the chopped tomatoes, give everything a good stir, and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes for the sauce to be reduced
    • in goes the seafood - place a lid on the pot, and leave to cook - if you use frozen seafood like I did, it doesn't take longer than 5 minutes for it to be ready, fresh seafood only needs a minute or 2 to heat up well
    • add the spinach or parsley - or both of them, give everything a good stir, and take off the heat
    Collage of 5 photos to show how to make seafood stew

    WHAT OTHER SEAFOOD CAN I USE?

    Ah, what a dish this is! We absolutely loved it, and tasted even better than a posh restaurant meal - this will definitely make its way back on the menu!

    The mixed seafood bag I used had prawns/shrimp, squid rings and mussels - they were all shelled already, which made the job pretty easy. If you use fresh mixed seafood that has the mussels still it their shells, make sure you cook them until the shells are open, and discard the ones that are still closed.

    The cooking time should not be too different, we are talking about 2-3 minutes difference between cooking fresh or from frozen.

    You can also add any fresh fish you have around - salmon or white fish would be a great option, as they cook quickly. And that's that, a fantastic stew that will make everyone ask for seconds!

    CAN I ADD VEGETABLES TO THE STEW?

    You can add some veggies to up its nutritional value: peppers, greens or any other veggies that cook quickly, once the seafood is in, the cooking time is short, otherwise the seafood becomes rubbery and tough if cooked for too long.

    Close-up shoot of a pot with stew

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    A blue bowl with seafood stew and 3 slices of bread on the side
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    Seafood Stew
    Prep Time
    5 mins
    Cook Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    15 mins
     

    Seafood Stew in a delicious tomato sauce, a quick and easy dish that is ready in well under 15 minutes. It's made with frozen mixed seafood, which makes it very affordable too; such a hearty, yet light recipe that it will go down well with absolutely everyone.

    Course: Lunch
    Cuisine: International
    Keyword: Valentine's Day meals for 2
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 273 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 450 g frozen mixed seafood 1 lb (prawns/shrimp, squid rings, mussels)
    • 1 onion
    • 3 cloves of garlic
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
    • 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400 g, 13 oz)
    • a handful of frozen or fresh spinach
    • fresh herbs - optional
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Heat up the oil in a pan.

    2. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.

    3. Add the onion to the pan and fry on a low to medium heat until golden.

    4. Add the garlic and chilli flakes and fry for a further 1 minute.

    5. In go the chopped tomatoes - give everything a good stir, and leave to cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce is reduced.

    6. Add the frozen seafood, place a lid on, and leave to cook on a medium heat again for 4-5 minutes until the seafood is cooked through.

    7. Add the spinach or fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.

    8. Serve hot!

    Recipe Notes

    The mixed seafood bag I used had prawns/shrimp, squid rings and mussels - they were all shelled already, which made the job pretty easy. If you use fresh mixed seafood that has the mussels still it their shells, make sure you cook them until the shells are open, and discard the ones that are still closed.

    The cooking time should not be too different, we are talking about 2-3 minutes difference between cooking fresh or from frozen.

    You can add some veggies to up its nutritional value: peppers, greens or any other veggies that cook quickly, once the seafood is in, the cooking time is short, otherwise the seafood becomes rubbery and tough if cooked for too long.

    You can also add any fresh fish you have around - salmon or white fish would be a great option, as they cook quickly.

    Nutrition Facts
    Seafood Stew
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 273 Calories from Fat 90
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10g15%
    Saturated Fat 2g10%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Sodium 2320mg97%
    Potassium 101mg3%
    Carbohydrates 12g4%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 35g70%
    Vitamin A 3IU0%
    Vitamin C 6mg7%
    Calcium 22mg2%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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