Spanish Seafood Stew
Spanish Seafood Stew is a dish that captures the heart of Mediterranean coastal cuisine—rich, vibrant, and deeply satisfying. Packed with fresh seafood and infused with smoky spices, this one-pot wonder brings the warmth of Spain to your kitchen with every spoonful. Whether served on a cozy winter evening or a summer dinner party with friends, this stew is a stunning showcase of the sea’s freshest bounty.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp chili flakes optional
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1 can 400g diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fish stock or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 200 g firm white fish cod or hake, cut into chunks
- 200 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 150 g mussels scrubbed and debearded
- 150 g squid rings
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, bell peppers, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Cook another 3–4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Build the broth: Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, simmering for 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes, fish stock, and bay leaf. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Add the fish: Gently add the chunks of white fish and cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Add remaining seafood: Add shrimp, mussels, and squid. Cover the pot and cook 5–7 minutes, until shrimp are pink and mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaf, and ladle the stew into warm bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon.
Notes
✔️ Use fresh seafood whenever possible for the best flavor and texture
✔️ Sauté slowly—let your aromatics develop fully before adding liquids
✔️ Add seafood in stages to prevent overcooking
✔️ Clean mussels thoroughly and discard any unopened after cooking
✔️ Garnish with lemon and herbs just before serving to brighten the dish
✔️ Sauté slowly—let your aromatics develop fully before adding liquids
✔️ Add seafood in stages to prevent overcooking
✔️ Clean mussels thoroughly and discard any unopened after cooking
✔️ Garnish with lemon and herbs just before serving to brighten the dish