Name: Seafood Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

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Seafood Stew

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In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium high heat.

Add the onions and cook for 5-6 minutes, until tender. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.

Add the wine, tomatoes, clam juice, bay leaf and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.

Add in all the seafood at once and stir to combine. Cook until shrimp is pink and cooked through and mussels and clams have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Note: Discard any mussels or clams that haven't opened after 5-7 minutes.

Garnish with parsley if desired and serve immediately

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Seafood Timing Strategy 🕐
Add seafood in stages based on cooking time: mussels and clams first (5-7 minutes), then shrimp (3-4 minutes), and delicate calamari last (2-3 minutes) to prevent overcooking and ensure perfect texture for each ingredient.
Build Deep Flavor with Aromatics 🧄
Sauté garlic and onions until deeply golden before adding wine—this caramelization creates a rich, savory base that elevates the entire stew's complexity.
Wine Reduction Technique 🍷
Let the dry white wine simmer for 2-3 minutes after pouring to cook off harsh alcohol notes and concentrate its fruity, acidic character that brightens the tomato broth.
Maximize Clam Juice Flavor 🦪
Use store-bought clam juice as your base, but reserve the liquid from steamed clams and mussels at the end to stir back in for authentic, concentrated seafood essence.
Fresh Parsley Finishing Touch 🌿
Add chopped fresh parsley just before serving to preserve its bright, herbaceous notes and prevent the heat from cooking away its delicate flavors and nutritional benefits.