Seafood Stew Bowl

Seafood • 35 Min • Comfort

A rich Seafood Stew Bowl made with shrimp, fish, and mussels in a flavourful tomato broth with garlic, herbs, and spices. A comforting and hearty dish inspired by coastal cooking.

· 200 g shrimp, peeled and deveined
· 200 g white fish (cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
· 200 g mussels, cleaned

· 2 tbsp olive oil
· 1 small onion, finely chopped
· 3 cloves garlic, minced
· 1 small carrot, diced
· 1 celery stalk, chopped

· 2 cups crushed tomatoes
· 2 cups seafood or vegetable broth
· 1/2 tsp paprika
· 1/2 tsp dried oregano
· 1/2 tsp dried thyme
· Salt and black pepper to taste

· Fresh parsley, chopped
· Lemon wedges (optional)

1. Prepare the base

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened and fragrant.

2. Build the broth

Add crushed tomatoes, broth, paprika, oregano, and thyme. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.

3. Cook the fish

Add the fish chunks and simmer for 5–6 minutes until they begin to cook through.

4. Add the seafood

Add shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook for 5–7 minutes until the mussels open and shrimp turn pink. Discard any unopened mussels.

5. Adjust seasoning

Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

6. Serve

Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve hot.

· Prep Time: 10 minutes
· Cook Time: 25 minutes
· Total Time: 35 minutes

· Large pot
· Knife & cutting board
· Wooden spoon
· Ladle

· Use any firm white fish such as halibut or haddock.
· Clams can replace mussels if preferred.
· Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
· Use vegetable broth if seafood broth is unavailable.
· Frozen seafood can be used; thaw before cooking.

· Refrigerator: Up to 2 days.
· Freezer: Not recommended due to seafood texture changes.
· Reheat: Warm gently on the stove without overcooking.

• Rich and comforting seafood flavors
• One-pot easy preparation
• Balanced and hearty meal
• Perfect for cozy dinners
• Light yet satisfying

You may also enjoy our Creole Shrimp & Sausage Bowl, try the 6-Ingredient Honey Garlic Pork, or go for a Seared Sea Scallops.