05/03/2026
This Mediterranean-inspired Seafood Stew is light, easy to make and full of Mediterranean flavor! The fennel-tomato broth makes for a delicious base, landing somewhere between a French Bouillabaisse and an Italian Cioppino. Caramelized fennel adds a subtle sweetness, fresh tomatoes add tanginess, while chorizo (or soy chorizo) kicks up the flavor by adding the perfect touch of smoky spice and heartiness. Serve this with crusty bread to mop up all the juices for the perfect dinner. If opting for gluten-free, try adding cannellini beans for a little extra heartiness instead of the bread.
Seafood Stew Recipe Ingredients
• Seafood: Use a firm fish (wild caught barramundi, snapper or salmon), mussels, prawns. These types of fish and shellfish hold up well when cooked in a stew, ensuring they remain intact and contribute to the rich texture.
• Chorizo: This optional addition adds depth and smoky heat to the stew.
• Onion and Garlic
• Fresh fennel
• Fresh tomatoes
• Broth: A combination of tomato paste, white wine, chicken stock, fish sauce, and chili flakes enriches the broth, adding layers of flavor. The fish sauce imparts a subtle umami note. You can also sub fish stock if available or a combination of chicken stock and clam juice.
• Salt and Pepper
• Flat Leaf Parsley
• Lemon
Seafood Stew Instructions
Step One– Brown the chorizo (if using) in a little olive oil. Set aside.
Step Two– Sauté fennel, onion and garlic until golden. Add tomato paste. Turn heat up to high, constantly stirring, until paste darkens, about 3 more minutes. Frying the paste deepens the flavor of the dish.
Step Three- Add white wine and cook down by half. Add chicken stock, tomatoes, browned chorizo, and fish sauce and bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste, and chili flakes. Squeeze with half the lemon. Taste. You want the broth to taste rich and flavorful.
Step Four- Add fish, simmer a couple of minutes and add prawns, simmer a couple minutes, then add mussels. Remember the larger the prawns or mussels or fish pieces the longer they take to cook, so look at all your seafood ingredients and determine which will take the longest to cook, putting them in first.
Serving Suggestions for Seafood Stew
Serve with a warm, crusty loaf of bread. Perfect for dipping and soaking up the rich, flavorful broth. A rosemary or whole roasted garlic loaf adds an extra layer of flavor. A light, crisp green salad helps balance the richness of the stew.
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