$Freshly caught seafood under a glaze of muted green succulent tomatillo sauce served in a rustic cast iron pot. Ruby-red chunks of tomato and ribbons of cilantro create a visually appealing contrast. The side, a scoop of wild rice, rounds the presentation, all on a matte speckled dinnerware set.$

Tex-Mex Seafood Stew with Tomatillo Glaze

Name: Tex-Mex Seafood Stew with Tomatillo Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 2 lbs mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams) prepped and cleaned; 1 lb tomatillos husked and rinsed; 1 onion chopped; 2 cloves of garlic minced; 2 jalapeños diced; 2 large tomatoes diced; 1 cup cilantro chopped; 1 cup vegetable broth; 1 cup wild rice; 1 lime zested and juiced; 2 tbsp olive oil; to taste salt and pepper

A vibrant seafood stew with a zesty Tex-Mex twist.

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sauté

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily recipe · October 21, 2025

A little about this dish

Tantalize your tastebuds with a coastal twist on Tex-Mex classics. This seafood medley stars vibrant tomatillos, bringing a delicate tang to the robust flavors of the sea.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams) — 2 lbs — prepped and cleaned
Tomatillos — 1 lb — husked and rinsed
Onion — 1 — chopped
Cloves of garlic — 2 — minced
Jalapeños — 2 — diced
Large tomatoes — 2 — diced
Cilantro — 1 cup — chopped
Vegetable broth — 1 cup
Wild rice — 1 cup
Lime — 1 — zested and juiced
Olive oil — 2 tbsp
Salt and pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍚🔥👍

In a large pot, cook wild rice according to package instructions. Set it aside when done.
Step 2 — 🍅👉🔄

Place your cleaned tomatillos in a blender and puree until smooth.
Step 3 — 🔥🥘🧅🌶️🔥

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, jalapenos, and garlic, saute until the onions are translucent.
Step 4 — 🥘➕🥫🍋🔥

To the pot, add your tomatillo puree, diced tomatoes, lime zest, and vegetable broth. Bring this mixture to a gentle boil.
Step 5 — 🥘➕🍤🐚⏲️

Next, add the mixed seafood to the pot. Cover the pot and let everything simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the shellfish is cooked through.
Step 6 — 🧂🍋🥗

Season your dish with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Top it off with some chopped cilantro for garnish.
Step 7 — 🍲➕🍚🍽️

Now, your dish is ready to serve! Serve hot with a side of the wild rice you cooked earlier.

A final fox tip

You can tweak this dish by adding or replacing the types of seafood according to your liking. For a burst of color and healthy crunch, bell peppers or corn will make welcome additions. Get your children engaged, let them help with husking the tomatillos or rinsing the vegetables.