Monterey Seafood Stew

Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of California with this Monterey Seafood Stew, a vibrant medley of ocean-fresh flavors and hearty vegetables. Brimming with tender cod, succulent shrimp, and briny clams, this one-pot wonder pairs perfectly with a rich tomato-based broth infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and herbs. The addition of dry white wine and a touch of paprika creates a symphony of flavors that’s both comforting and sophisticated. Ready in just an hour, this seafood stew is ideal for cozy gatherings or elegant weeknight dinners. Serve it with lemon wedges and crusty bread for a meal that feels like a seaside escape. Perfect for seafood lovers, this rustic recipe is a flavorful celebration of the catch of the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups fish stock or seafood stock
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 pound cod or halibut, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 0.5 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound fresh clams, scrubbed
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 lemon wedges (for serving)
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, celery, carrot, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes, fish stock, white wine, bay leaves, paprika, red pepper flakes, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Lower the heat to medium-low and let the stew simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Gently add the chunks of cod or halibut to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the shrimp and clams to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Step 9

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for a bright finishing touch. Optional: pair with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3830 grams (3830.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2364

Total Fat 49.40g	63%
Saturated Fat 8.20g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 1032mg	344%
Sodium 2971mg	129%
Total Carbohydrate 121.50g	44%
Dietary Fiber 27.60g	99%
Total Sugars 48.10g
Protein 317.40g	635%

Vitamin D 822IU	4109%
Calcium 1166mg	90%
Iron 78mg	434%
Potassium 9077mg	193%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.2%

Protein: 57.7%

Carbs: 22.1%