A colorful stew with fresh seafood and seasonal veggies, served in a large bowl.

NYC Seafood Stew

Name: NYC Seafood Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: shrimp, 1/2 lb peeled and deveined; sea scallops, 1/2 lb; mussels, 1/2 lb scrubbed and debearded; clams, 1/2 lb scrubbed and rinsed; olive oil, 2 tbsp; onion, 1/2 chopped; garlic cloves, 3 chopped; red bell pepper, 1/2 diced; zucchini, 1 medium diced; yellow squash, 1 diced; white wine, 1/2 cup; chicken or fish broth, 1 cup; diced tomatoes, 1 can with juice; paprika, 2 tsp; thyme, 1 tsp; salt, 1 tsp; black pepper, 1/4 tsp; fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped

Category Main Course

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: May 07, 2023

This recipe is perfect for a comfortable evening in New York City, with a delightful combination of fresh seafood and locally grown seasonal vegetables. Inspired by American cuisine, this dish is a creative take on a classic seafood stew.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shrimp - 1/2 lb - peeled and deveined
Sea scallops - 1/2 lb
Mussels - 1/2 lb - scrubbed and debearded
Clams - 1/2 lb - scrubbed and rinsed
Olive oil - 2 tbsp
Onion - 1/2 - chopped
Garlic cloves - 3 - chopped
Red bell pepper - 1/2 - diced
Zucchini - 1 medium - diced
Yellow squash - 1 - diced
White wine - 1/2 cup
Chicken or fish broth - 1 cup
Diced tomatoes - 1 can - with juice
Paprika - 2 tsp
Thyme - 1 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1/4 tsp
Fresh parsley - 1 tbsp - chopped

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍳🫔

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2 - 🧅🍳👀

Add chopped onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Step 3 - 🧄🍳🤤

Add chopped garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Step 4 - 🥦🥕🧄🫑🌿🥄🍳

Add diced bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
Step 5 - 🍷🍳🔥

Add white wine to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes or until reduced by half.
Step 6 - 🍅🍲🥄🔥

Add chicken or fish broth and canned tomatoes with juice to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 7 - 🍤🔪🫔🥄🍲

Add shrimp, scallops, mussels, and clams to the pot and simmer until the mussels and clams open up and shrimp turn pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8 - 🌿🥄🍲🕰️

Stir in chopped fresh parsley and turn off the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Step 9 - 🍲🥖🍚🍽️

Serve the NYC Seafood Stew with a slice of crusty bread or steamed rice.

Additional

Freshly caught seafood is a staple of coastal American cuisine and is always a treat, accentuated when served in a soul-warming stew. This stew can also be customized to taste by switching ingredients to fit your preferences or seasonal availabilities.