You'll want to savor the flavors of this 30 minute seafood stew. Chock full of fish, shrimp and scallops with a fresh tomato base flavored with parsley & spices, it makes the perfect fresh, healthy dinner for a busy weeknight. Bonus! It's all made in one pot so clean up is a breeze. It's gluten-free, low carb, and paleo compliant.
Easy Fish Stew with Scallops
My husband has been making this 30 minute seafood stew for years now. He found a recipe many years ago for Dad's fish stew and adapted it so he could add all the seafood and seasonings we preferred.
It has become his favorite meal to cook for dinner when he's in the kitchen and our family's favorite to eat. 🙂
This seafood stew with scallops is a quick and easy meal, takes less than 30 minutes, and not only satisfies the hungriest appetites but will warm everyone up from the inside out on the cold winter days ahead. All that aside, it's also a healthy, low carb, and gluten-free meal.
Plenty of lean protein and omega 3's from the seafood and Vitamins E, A & C plus plenty of potassium and fiber from the tomatoes.
Fresh parsley and herbs give this stew a wonderful, fresh flavor and the hot sauce does the rest. You can spice it up as much as you'd like or leave out the hot sauce for a milder flavor perfect for younger children.
It's all made in one large pot, just like my Skillet Shepherd's Pie, Cheesy Chicken Tortellini, and Shrimp Boil on the Stove, so there is little cleanup involved. Just the way I like it!
Pro Tip: It's a good idea to have everything cut up and ready to go before you start as it goes together much like a stir fry with one ingredient after the other until it is done.
How to Make One Pot Seafood Stew
- Start out by sauteing the onions and garlic. Then add fresh parsley and cook for a few minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Pour in all liquid ingredients including that all-important clam juice!
- Add all seafood, stir, and cook for 10 minutes.
Suggested Sides for Seafood Stew with Scallops
- A loaf of crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to absorb all the delicious broth.
- You can also add a chopped salad or caesar salad to round out your servings of greens.
- Always add a jar of hot sauce for those that like it spicy.
- And don't forget that glass of white wine. Just sayin'!
Ladle into bowls and serve with that hot crusty bread so you can sop up all that delicious broth. Now, take a bite and savor the flavor.
The broth is rich and savory while the seafood is tender and just melts in your mouth. You'll be wishing you made more but it's a long winter so there'll be plenty of time to make it again in the months to come. Enjoy!
More Seafood Recipes to Enjoy
Asian Glazed Salmon with sesame seeds.
Air Fryer Tuna Patties with a panko parmesan crust.
Pan Fried Garlic Butter Prawns from The Greedy Gourmet
Pan Seared Sea Scallops with garlic spinach.
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QUICK & EASY SEAFOOD STEW
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, chopped or 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 8 oz clam juice
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- 1-4 drops of hot sauce (depending on heat desired)
- 1 lb. firm white fish fillets such as cod, halibut, tilapia
- ½ lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half if using large shrimp
- ½ lb. sea scallops, cut in half
Instructions
- In a large pot heat oil over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add parsley and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and tomato paste, stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add clam juice, wine, seasonings, fish, scallops and shrimp. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls immediately and serve piping hot.
Notes
Suggested Sides for Seafood Stew with Scallops
- A loaf of crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment to absorb all the delicious broth.
- You can also add a chopped salad or caesar salad to round out your servings of greens.
- Always add a jar of hot sauce for those that like it spicy.
- And don't forget that glass of white wine. Just sayin'!
Nutrition
This post has been updated with step-by-step instructions and serving suggestions. It was first published on October 29, 2017.
Rob Warren says
Very good flavor! I substituted Mahi for the scallops since our market didn't have scallops.
Linda Warren says
Yum! That sounds like a really delicious fish stew! So glad you enjoyed it!
Chuck Warren says
This was so good again! I've made this many times and it always turns out good, even when I make small adjustments. Today, I added a little sherry at the table and It was good with that too. I finished every drop in my bowl because all of those fresh foods make a killer broth.
Linda Warren says
Yum! That sounds like a delicious addition to the recipe! One of my favorites for sure.
seafood delivery for social distancing! says
This was so easy (and delicious!) to make. I had some leftover frozen halibut from a frozen fish delivery from a few months ago, and it was absolutely perfect. Thanks for sharing. I'll be sure to make this one again once my new seafood delivery comes in.
Linda Warren says
So glad you enjoyed it! Glad to know for the future that halibut works well in this recipe too!
Denay DeGuzman says
I just made this delicious seafood stew. It is fantastic! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Linda Warren says
Thank you! So happy you liked it! I do love all the fresh seafood that goes into making it.
Robin says
This was so good and a nice change from our usual clam chowder.
Linda Warren says
Glad you liked it! It's one of my favorites.
Claudia Lamascolo says
I love fish stew and everyone here would love a big bowl of this recipe everything in it is what we adore!
Linda Warren says
It's perfect for the seafood lover in all of us!
Katie says
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Linda Warren says
Yay! It's the perfect time of year to serve this warmer-upper for dinner too.