Best 11 Mid Atlantic Seafood Stew Recipes

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Let the exquisite flavors of the mid-Atlantic region tantalize your taste buds with a delectable seafood stew. Drawing inspiration from the bounty of the Atlantic Ocean, this hearty and flavorful dish combines the freshest catch of the day with an array of vegetables, herbs, and spices. From Chesapeake Bay blue crabs to succulent clams and tender shrimp, each ingredient contributes its unique charm to create a symphony of taste that will transport you to the shores of the mid-Atlantic. Whether you're a seasoned seafood enthusiast or a curious home cook looking to expand your culinary horizons, this comprehensive guide will guide you through the process of creating an unforgettable mid-Atlantic seafood stew that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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.

SEAFOOD STEW



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A savory fennel, seafood and tomato broth is host to clams, mussels, scallops and chunks of cod.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium bulb fennel, fronds reserved, diced
1 medium Spanish onion, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pinches red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
One 28-ounce can diced San Marzano tomatoes
4 cups lobster, shrimp or seafood stock
12 littleneck clams, cleaned
12 ounces cod fillet or other firm white fish, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces bay scallops
24 mussels, cleaned and debearded

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven or soup pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the olive oil, diced fennel and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add the wine and simmer until most of the liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice and simmer, uncovered, until the liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the lobster stock and bring to a simmer. Add the clams, cover and cook until the clams just begin to open, about 5 minutes. Once the first clam opens, add the cod, scallops and mussels and cover. Once the mussels open, the rest of the seafood should be cooked through and opaque, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the reserved fennel fronds.

MEDITERRANEAN FISH STEW WITH GARLIC TOASTS



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Feed a crowd like a Mediterranean mamma, with this gloriously summery seafood stew

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion , sliced
2 garlic cloves , sliced
1 red chilli , finely chopped
2 tbsp tomato purée
1kg tomatoes , roughly chopped
200ml white wine
350ml fish stock
3 strips orange zest
1kg skinless halibut fillets, cut into large chunks
500g clams
400g large raw prawns
handful flat-leaf parsley , chopped
1 large ciabatta loaf, cut into 1cm slices
5 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves , halved

Steps:

  • To make the garlic toasts, drizzle the bread with oil, then griddle or grill until golden all over. While the toasts are still hot, rub them with garlic and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a wide, deep frying pan. Add the onion and cook over a gentle heat for 5 mins until softened. Stir through the garlic and chilli and cook a couple of mins more. Add the tomato purée and tomatoes. Turn up the heat and cook for 10-15 mins, stirring until the tomatoes are pulpy. Pour over the wine and cook for 10 mins more until most of it has boiled away.
  • Add the fish stock and orange zest and heat until gently simmering. Nestle the halibut chunks into the liquid and cook for 5 mins. Add the clams and prawns and cook for 5 mins more until the fish is cooked through and the clams have opened (discard any that haven't). Sprinkle the parsley over the stew and serve with the garlic toasts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 1.17 milligram of sodium

SEAFOOD STEW, MEDITERRANEAN-STYLE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds cod or halibut steaks
1 pound medium shrimps
1 pound scallops
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
8 cups fish stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 leeks, chopped
1 carrot, sliced
1 celery stalk, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 loaf French or Italian bread sliced

Steps:

  • Trim the bones from the cod or halibut steaks and cut the flesh into one-and-a-half-inch pieces. Peel the shrimps and reserve the shells. Cut the scallops in half if they are large. Sprinkle the saffron threads into one-half cup water and set aside. Add the shells and bones to the fish stock and simmer over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter with the oil in a heavy casserole. Fry the onion, garlic, leeks, carrot and chopped celery stalk until soft and golden.
  • Toast the slices of bread in the oven and arrange in a basket on a napkin.
  • Strain the fish stock, correct seasoning and add it to the vegetables with the saffron water. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Add the fish and scallops and cook for three to four minutes. Then add the shrimp. Cook for two minutes. Remove from the heat and serve the stew in heated bowls, passing the bread and the aioli separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 529, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1723 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

SEAFOOD STEW



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This brothy seafood supper is both light and satisfying -- and ready in under 30 minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, halved, and thinly sliced, plus fronds for garnish
1 large tomato, cut into large dice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces skinless striped bass or red snapper fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, or diver scallops, or a combination
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium Dutch oven or saucepan, combine oil and garlic; cook over medium-high until garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Add fennel and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Add tomato, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until tomato is breaking down, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in broth and bring stew to a gentle boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  • Gently fold in seafood. Return to a bare simmer and cook until seafood is opaque throughout, about 3 minutes. Serve stew topped with fennel fronds and a drizzle of oil, with bread alongside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g

SEAFOOD STEW



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup medium-dry or fruity white wine
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, or more to taste
1 large onion, sliced thin
1 bulb fennel, sliced thin
3 shallots, sliced thin
12 jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 pound bay scallops
1/4 cup amontillado sherry
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
A few drops lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

  • Place 1/2 cup wine in a 3-quart saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover and cook over medium heat until the mussels open, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mussels to a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid through a very fine strainer into a 2-cup measure. Add enough water to make 1 1/2 cups, and set aside.
  • Rinse any grit out of the saucepan. Place it over medium heat to dry it; then, add the butter. Add the onion, fennel and shallots, and saute, stirring from time to time, until they are tender but not brown.
  • Add the remaining wine, and cook over high heat until nearly all the wine evaporates. Add the mussel liquid. Bring to a boil, and add the shrimp. Cover, and cook about 5 minutes, until the shrimp are not quite completely pink. Stir in the scallops, cover and cook about 3 minutes. Add the mussels in their shells, cover and cook 2 minutes longer, until the mussels are reheated and the other seafood is cooked.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood, onions and fennel to a large, warmed, shallow serving bowl. Cover the bowl.
  • Bring the contents of the saucepan to a boil, add the sherry and cream and cook briskly for 5 minutes or so, until the liquid has reduced and thickened somewhat. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and add the lemon juice. Swirl in a little additional butter if desired. Pour the sauce over the seafood, sprinkle with chives and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 507, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1263 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FISHERMAN'S SEAFOOD STEW



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Muir Glen™ diced tomatoes provide a simple addition to this stew made with fresh fish and mussels - perfect for dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots or onion
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1 dried bay leaf
1 lb grouper or other mild-flavored firm fish fillets, cut into serving pieces
1 1/2 lb small fresh mussels in shells, scrubbed, debearded
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

Steps:

  • In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook shallots and bell pepper in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Nestle fish pieces into tomato mixture; top with mussels. Cover; cook 8 minutes, gently shaking pan twice to stir mussels (do not lift lid), until mussel shells have opened. Discard any mussels that don't open. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg

MARYLAND SEAFOOD STEW



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Found this in an fund raising cookbook for Church Home and Hospital School in Baltimore, dated 1985. I have not tried it yet but plan to do so real soon.

Provided by Maryland Jim

Categories     Stew

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large onions, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1 quart water
2 cups dry red wine or 2 cups white wine
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup parsley flakes
1 lb skinless fish fillet
1 lb crabmeat
3 dozen cherrystone clams or 3 dozen oysters, in the shell

Steps:

  • In a large pan, sauté onions in oil until tender. Add water, wine, tomato paste and seasonings. Simmer, covered, 1 hour. Wash fish and cut into 6 pieces. Check and remove any shell pieces from crabmeat. Scrub clam and/or oyster shells well with a brush.
  • Add shellfish to the broth first and cook for 20 or 30 minutes or until the shells open. Then add the fish. And cook another 6 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.1, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 3152.8, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 17.6, Protein 49.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh seafood: Fresh seafood will give your stew the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, frozen seafood is a good substitute.
  • Don't overcook the seafood: Seafood cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked seafood will be tough and chewy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: A variety of vegetables will add flavor and texture to your stew. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and corn.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of your stew, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use a store-bought broth or make your own. If you're making your own broth, use a variety of ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Add some cream or milk: Adding some cream or milk to your stew will make it richer and creamier. You can also add some cheese, if you like.
  • Serve your stew with a side of bread or rice: A side of bread or rice will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Mid-Atlantic seafood stew is a delicious and hearty dish that's perfect for a cold winter night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give mid-Atlantic seafood stew a try.

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