Spicy Seafood Stew 🌶️🦐🍲
Ingredients:
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups seafood broth
• 1 cup dry white wine (substitute with additional seafood broth if preferred)
• 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
• 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/2 lb mussels, cleaned
• 1/2 lb clams, cleaned
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add diced tomatoes, seafood broth, and white wine (or additional seafood broth). Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Add white fish chunks to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add shrimp, mussels, and clams. Cover and cook until shellfish open and shrimp is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels or clams that do not open.
7. Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Stir in fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes:
• For added richness, stir in a tablespoon of tomato paste with the tomatoes.
• Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins | Kcal: 400 | Servings: 4