Cajun Seafood Stew

Dive into a bowl of bold, flavorful comfort with this Cajun Seafood Stew, a vibrant dish packed with the rich, smoky spices of the South. Featuring succulent shrimp, tender scallops, and sweet crab meat, this hearty stew is simmered with a medley of aromatic vegetables, a savory seafood stock, and a robust Cajun seasoning blend that infuses every bite with a tantalizing kick. Finished with fresh parsley, green onions, and optional hot sauce for extra heat, this one-pot wonder is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve it on its own for a lighter meal or ladle it over fluffy white rice for a soul-warming dinner that brings the taste of Louisiana to your table. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a special occasion, this seafood stew will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Cajun country.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red, green, or both)
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes (canned, with juices)
• 4 cups seafood stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 pound scallops
• 1 cup crab meat (lump or claw)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups cooked white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices) and seafood stock. Add the bay leaves, and stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 6

Carefully add the shrimp and scallops to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Simmer for 5-6 minutes until they are just cooked through.

Step 7

Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the crab meat.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves from the pot. Stir in the chopped parsley and green onions. Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and hot sauce, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the stew hot, either on its own or ladled over cooked white rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3740.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2657.0

Total Fat 67.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 1208.9mg	0%
Sodium 9133.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 264.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.4g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 256.2g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 797.4mg	0%
Iron 21.3mg	0%
Potassium 5613.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 39.3%