Best 11 Acadian Seafood Stew Recipes

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Acadian seafood stew is a rich and flavorful dish that originated in the maritime provinces of Canada. With its origins tracing back to the Acadian settlers, this stew is a testament to the culinary heritage of the region. The vibrant flavors of fresh seafood, complemented by hearty vegetables and aromatic herbs, come together to create a comforting and delectable meal. Whether served as a main course or enjoyed as a hearty appetizer, Acadian seafood stew is a delectable dish that is sure to satisfy any seafood enthusiast.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SEAFOOD STEW



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Craving seafood? This nourishing stew from Janis Worley of Hudson, Ohio is a delicious way to baet the winter blahs. "I've yet to find anyone who hasn't fallen in love with this dish," says Janis.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup canned diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons dry red wine or chicken broth
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup drained canned whole baby clams
6 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 pound bay scallops

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute the onion, red pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine or broth, oregano, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the clams, shrimp and scallops. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 205mg cholesterol, Sodium 1231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SEAFOOD STEW



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 small)
2 cups large-diced small white potatoes
2 cups chopped fennel (1 large bulb)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups good white wine
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped
1 quart Seafood Stock, recipe follows, or store-bought fish stock
1 tablespoon chopped garlic (3 cloves)
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined (reserve the shells for the stock)
1 pound each halibut and bass fillets, cut in large chunks
24 mussels, cleaned
3 tablespoons Pernod
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Toasted baguette slices, buttered and rubbed with garlic
2 tablespoons good olive oil
Shells from 1 pound large shrimp
2 cups chopped yellow onions (2 onions)
2 carrots, unpeeled and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 quarts water
1/2 cup good white wine
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
10 sprigs fresh thyme, including stems

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot, add the onions, potatoes, fennel, salt, and pepper, and saute over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, until the onions begin to brown. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits with a wooden spoon. Add the tomatoes with their juices, stock, garlic, and saffron to the pot, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Add the shrimp, fish, and mussels, bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pot to sit covered for another 5 minutes. The fish and shrimp should be cooked and the mussels opened. Discard any mussels that don't open. Stir in the Pernod, orange zest, and salt, to taste. Serve ladled over 1 or 2 slices of toasted baguette.;
  • Warm the oil in the pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp shells, onions, carrots, and celery over medium heat for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes. Add 1 1¿2 quarts of water, the white wine, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour. Strain through a sieve, pressing the solids. You should have approximately 1 quart of stock. If not, you can make up the difference with water or white wine.

MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD STEW



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Mediterranean flavors make this dish special enough for company. Even though it's loaded with orange roughy, shrimp and scallops, guest who say they don't like seafood ask for the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1/2 pound plum tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup clam juice
1/3 cup white wine or additional clam juice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound orange roughy or red snapper fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound sea scallops
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute onion in oil until tender. Add 1/2 teaspoon garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, lemon zest and pepper flakes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the clam juice, wine or additional clam juice, tomato paste and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through., Add the fish, shrimp, scallops and parsley. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork, the shrimp turn pink and scallops are opaque. Combine mayonnaise and remaining garlic; dollop onto each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 607mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MID-ATLANTIC SEAFOOD STEW



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You'll want to dive right in to our fish stew. It's an ode to the traditional Italian-American dish cioppino, which originated in San Francisco. It offers Chesapeake flair (via Old Bay seasoning) and a succulent sleight of hand: king-oyster mushrooms are sliced into thick rounds to play the part of scallops. They are then seared in butter till golden brown and braised with fish and shrimp.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 can (14.5 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes in juice
1 roasted red pepper (from a 12-ounce jar)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces king-oyster mushrooms (3 to 6, depending on size), cut into 3/4-inch-thick "scallops"
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 celery stalks, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced (1 packed tablespoon)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup dry vermouth
1 can (15 ounces) seafood or fish broth, such as Bar Harbor; or 2 bottles (each 8 ounces) clam juice
5 ounces beech mushrooms, removed from foot
12 ounces skinless cod or halibut fillet, cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces
12 ounces medium shrimp (about 25), peeled and deveined
8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat (optional)
Crostini or biscuits, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes and red pepper in a blender; purée until smooth. Heat a large straight-sided skillet or braiser pan over medium-high. Add 1 tablespoon oil and 2 tablespoons butter.
  • When butter melts and foam subsides, add king-oyster mushrooms in a single layer. Season generously with salt and pepper and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both cut sides, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon each oil and butter in skillet over medium. Add onion and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden in places, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon Old Bay and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add vermouth; cook until mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes.
  • Return king-oyster mushrooms to skillet with tomato mixture, broth, and beech mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season fish and shrimp with remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay, salt, and pepper; nestle into skillet. Simmer, gently stirring a few times, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Nestle crabmeat into skillet and cook until warmed through, about 30 seconds. Serve with crostini or biscuits.

EASY MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD STEW



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This fish stew features a beautiful, rich, tomato-based broth with yellow tail, shrimp, calamari, and clams.

Provided by Tez @ Chile and Salt

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups peeled and cubed potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
1 medium onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup fish stock
10 ounces white fish, cut into small chunks
1 pound clams in shell, scrubbed
10 ounces uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 ounces cleaned calamari, sliced into thin rings
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ lemon, juiced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and crushed red pepper. Cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and add tomatoes, reserved potatoes, and white wine. Bring to a simmer. Cook, breaking the tomatoes up with a spoon, 8 to 10 minutes. Pour in fish stock and return to a simmer.
  • Add white fish to the pot, nestling the pieces down into the broth. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Add clams, shrimp, and calamari. Simmer until shrimp are pink and clams have opened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and discard any unopened clams.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in basil, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest. Ladle into bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 180.5 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 443.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

ITALIAN SEAFOOD STEW



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This light, warming seafood stew is the perfect counterpoint to the season's richer meals. It's great served with a slice of crusty sourdough.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
2 sprigs thyme
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
3 dozen small clams, scrubbed and rinsed
1 pound boneless, skinless cod or other firm, white-fleshed fish, cut into 2-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley leaves (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, and thyme and cook until onion is softened, 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and return to a boil.
  • Stir in clams and reduce to a rapid simmer. Cover and cook until clams open, about 7 minutes (discard any that don't open).
  • Arrange fish in a single layer on top of stew. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve with parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 539 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 76 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

ACADIAN SEAFOOD STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Simmer

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

Stew Base
3 tsp butter
3 tsp flour
6 cups fish stock (or clam juice)
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
3 Tbsp onion, chopped
3 tsp tomato paste
3 tsp garlic, chopped
4 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
Seafood
1 1/2 lbs fresh haddock
18 oz scallops
24 large shrimp, peeled
24 mussels

Steps:

  • In a pot, melt butter: with med heat on, add flour and stir constantly for 3-4 min, making sure it doesn't brown. Gradually add the fish stock, stirring constantly as it thickens. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil and then allow to simmer for a half hour or until vegetables are cooked, stirring occasionally. Add seafood to the stew base. Cook until fish is tender and mussels are opened. Finish off with a dab of 35% cream and serve with garlic toast.

LIGURIAN FISH STEW



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
Kosher salt
3/4 cup white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 (28-ounce) can crushed or pureed Italian tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish
1 1/2 pounds whitefish fillets, halibut, cod or arctic char, skinned and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 (1-pound) loaf ciabatta or rustic bread, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
Olive oil, for drizzling, plus 3 tablespoons
1 garlic clove, halved

Steps:

  • For the stew: In a 6-quart, heavy bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven, heat 1/3 cup of oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 to 8 minutes. Turn the heat to high. Add the wine and scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 18 to 20 minutes. Season the fish with salt and add to the stew. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 5 to 8 minutes. Season the stew with salt, if needed.
  • For the Crostini: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake until light golden, about 12 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes. Rub the warm toasts with the cut side of the garlic.
  • Ladle the stew into serving bowls and garnish with parsley. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle a few red pepper flakes on top. Serve with the crostini.

BULLINADA (CATALAN FISH STEW WITH AIOLI)



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Bullinada is a creamy Catalonian seafood stew infused with saffron and garlicky mayonnaise, and brimming with potatoes. This version, made entirely from fish fillets rather than a combination of fish and seafood, is adapted from the cookbook "Claudia Roden's Mediterranean." Ms. Roden writes that "it has a mysterious, delicate flavor and beautiful warm color," and that you can make it mostly in advance. Just add the fish a few minutes before serving so you can be sure it won't overcook.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     seafood, soups and stews, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
8 garlic cloves, 6 minced and 2 finely grated, passed through a press or crushed to a paste
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
8 cups fish stock, or use a combination of vegetable stock and clam juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 3/4 pounds new potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
Strips of zest from 1/2 orange
Salt and black pepper
1 3/4 pounds skinless fish fillets, such as hake or monkfish
3/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper, plus more for serving
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium. Add onions, stirring occasionally, and cook until they begin to soften, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant and lightly golden, 1 minute.
  • Stir in saffron, and pour in fish stock and wine. Add potatoes, fennel seeds, orange peel, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 25 minutes, until potatoes are tender.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper. Remove orange peels from soup and add fish. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat until fish is opaque and flaky, 4 to 14 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets. Using a metal spatula or knife, break the fish into chunks.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining garlic and Aleppo pepper. Slowly stir in a ladle of hot stock into mayonnaise mixture. Gently stir mayonnaise mixture into simmering soup. Heat through, without reaching a boil (the mayonnaise will curdle). Stir in parsley and taste, adding more salt if you'd like. When serving, garnish with more parsley and Aleppo.

CAJUN SEAFOOD STEW



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Make and share this Cajun Seafood Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Denise Chase

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage
1 lb white fish fillet, cut into 1 inch pieces (haddock, perch, etc.)
1 lb sea scallops
1 lb shrimp (approx 30/lb, peeled & deviened)
2 red bell peppers, chopped (small pieces)
2 stalks celery, chopped (small pieces)
1 large onion, chopped (small pieces)
1 tablespoon basil leaves, crushed
1 tablespoon oregano leaves, crushed
2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large stock pot.
  • Add sausage and cook until browned.
  • Add Basil, oregano and Garlic, onion, celery& pepper and saute over medium heat for about 20 minutes, or until vegetables are soft.
  • Add canned tomatoes w/juice and cook over medium heat for another 20 minutes to reduce slightly.
  • Add seafood and cook until shrimp are pink and curled- scallops and fish will be done then.
  • Serve over fettucini or w/ fresh sourdough bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.4, Fat 18.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 199.6, Sodium 1415, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.7, Protein 44.9

SEAFOOD STEW



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Hearty, chunky, and loaded with seafood. Perfect cold weather eats. Must be served with a chunk of crusty bread.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Stew

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained and lightly pureed in food processor
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lb scallops or 1 lb white fleshed fish filets, cut into bite size pieces (can use 1/2 lb. each)
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/2 lbs fresh clams, in shells well scrubbed

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, let the butter melt.
  • Add in the onions and garlic; stir/saute for 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add in the flour; stir until bubbly.
  • Add in tomatoes, broth, wine, seasonings, and parsley; simmer 5 minutes.
  • Bake, uncovered, in a 400° oven for 30 minutes.
  • Add in scallops/fish, and bake, covered, for 10 minutes.
  • Add in clams and shrimp and bake, covered, for about 10 more minutes or until clams open up and shrimp turns pink.
  • Discard any clams that do no open up.
  • Ladle into soup bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 146.9, Sodium 625.6, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 7.4, Protein 35.8

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Seafood: Ensure your seafood is fresh and of good quality. Fresh seafood will have a mild, briny smell and no off odors.
  • Use a Variety of Seafood: Combine different types of seafood, such as shrimp, lobster, mussels, and fish, to create a flavorful and visually appealing stew.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Sautéing the mirepoix (onion, celery, and bell pepper) before adding the liquids helps develop their flavors and adds depth to the stew.
  • Add Cajun Seasoning: Use a good-quality Cajun seasoning blend to give your stew an authentic flavor. You can adjust the amount to suit your taste.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh thyme and parsley add color and a subtle herbal flavor to the stew. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried ones, but reduce the amount by half.
  • Don't Overcook the Seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked seafood will become tough and rubbery.
  • Serve with Rice or Bread: Serve your Acadian seafood stew with hot, fluffy rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Acadian seafood stew is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the best of the sea with aromatic vegetables and spices. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and authentic Acadian seafood stew that your friends and family will love. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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