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.

Tariq Baloch
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The stew is absolutely delicious!


GAMING PUBG MOBILE YT
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I didn't have any white wine on hand, so I used chicken broth instead. The stew still turned out great!


Mose Mulo
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The seafood was overcooked and tough.


Binoy Ghor
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The stew was too salty for my taste.


Amahle Marshy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew was bland and watery. I won't be making it again.


Bhuwansinghkunwar
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This is the best seafood stew I've ever had! I highly recommend it.


nabatanzi mastula
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I made this stew in my slow cooker and it turned out amazing! The flavors had time to really develop and the seafood was fall-apart tender.


Musafir Jind
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This stew is a great way to use up leftover seafood.


Ahmed ali rajput
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this stew! The flavors were well-balanced and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Alaa Farag
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This stew is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a healthy and satisfying dish.


William Kanyanta
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I used frozen seafood and it worked just as well as fresh.


Justin Kenn
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I added a bit of cayenne pepper to give the stew a little kick and it was delicious!


Leonard Herbst
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Arturo Avalos
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I made this stew for a group of friends and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the generous amount of seafood.


Jose Contreras
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked to perfection.


SHARJEEL NADEEM
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This Mid-Atlantic seafood stew was an absolute delight! The combination of seafood, vegetables, and herbs created a flavorful and comforting dish that warmed me up on a chilly evening.