Seafood Stew Recipes 🍲 Bold, Brothy & Brimming with Flavor

From Mediterranean to Latin to classic American coasts, seafood stews bring rich broth, tender seafood, and satisfying depth to your bowl.

These recipes are perfect for chilly nights, special gatherings, or any time you want something that feels rustic and luxurious all at once.

🐟 Mediterranean Fish Stew

Light, briny, and full of garlic and herbs.

Ingredients:

• Firm white fish (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
• Olive oil
• Garlic, onion
• Crushed tomatoes
• White wine
• Capers, olives, oregano
• Parsley, lemon

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Stir in tomatoes, wine, and herbs. Simmer 10–15 minutes.
3. Add fish and simmer gently until flaky.
4. Garnish with olives, capers, parsley, and lemon.

👉 Mediterranean Fish Stew Recipe

🐟🍅 Classic Fish Stew

This isn’t a creamy chowder or a thick bisque — it’s lighter, brothier, and built around the clean, briny flavor of white fish, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and a splash of white wine.

It’s the kind of dish that feels old-world and elemental — simple ingredients, layered well, delivering comfort with clarity.

👉 Full Classic Fish Stew Recipe

🦐 Brazilian Moqueca (Shrimp & Coconut Stew)

Tropical, creamy, and bursting with color.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp
• Coconut milk
• Diced tomatoes
• Onion, garlic
• Bell peppers
• Lime juice
• Cilantro

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers.
2. Add tomatoes and simmer.
3. Stir in coconut milk and lime.
4. Add shrimp and cook until pink.
5. Garnish with cilantro.

👉 Full Brazilian Moqueca Recipe

🐚 Italian Cioppino

San Francisco-style tomato seafood stew.

Ingredients:

• Mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops, fish)
• Olive oil
• Onion, fennel, garlic
• Crushed tomatoes
• White wine
• Fish stock or clam juice
• Red pepper flakes, parsley

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion, garlic, and fennel.
2. Add tomatoes, wine, and stock. Simmer 15 min.
3. Add seafood in stages (fish, then shellfish).
4. Cook until mussels open and fish flakes.
5. Garnish with parsley.

👉 Full Italian Cioppino Recipe

🍤 Spicy Thai Seafood Stew

Fiery, coconut-based, and packed with herbs.

Ingredients:

• Shrimp and scallops
• Coconut milk
• Red curry paste
• Fish sauce, lime juice
• Basil or cilantro
• Onion, garlic, ginger

Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics and curry paste.
2. Add coconut milk and fish sauce. Simmer 5 min.
3. Add seafood and cook gently until done.
4. Finish with lime and herbs.

👉 Spicy Thai Seafood Stew Recipe

🐟 Spanish-Style Fish Stew

Smoky paprika and saffron make this shine.

Ingredients:

• Firm white fish
• Onion, garlic
• Smoked paprika
• Diced tomatoes
• White wine or broth
• Saffron (optional)
• Parsley

Instructions:

1. Cook onion and garlic in olive oil.
2. Add paprika, tomatoes, and saffron.
3. Simmer with broth/wine.
4. Add fish and cook until tender.
5. Serve with crusty bread.

👉 Spanish-Style Fish Stew Recipe

🦀 Crab & Corn Stew

Southern-style, creamy and sweet-savory.

Ingredients:

• Lump crab meat
• Corn (fresh or frozen)
• Onion, garlic
• Butter, flour
• Milk or half-and-half
• Thyme, paprika

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
2. Add flour to make a roux.
3. Stir in milk and seasonings.
4. Add crab and corn. Simmer until warm and thick.
5. Garnish with chives or hot sauce.

👉 Full Crab & Corn Stew Recipe

🦞 Lobster Stew (Maine-Style)

Rich, buttery, and surprisingly simple.

Ingredients:

• Lobster meat (cooked)
• Butter
• Light cream or half-and-half
• Paprika, salt, pepper
• Chives or parsley

Instructions:

1. Gently warm lobster in melted butter.
2. Add cream and heat slowly (don’t boil).
3. Season lightly and serve with herbs.
4. Great with oyster crackers or toast.

👉 Lobster Stew (Maine-Style) Recipe

🐟 Korean Spicy Fish Stew (Maeuntang)

Bold, hot, and full of umami.

Ingredients:

• Firm white fish (cut into chunks)
• Napa cabbage
• Gochujang (red chili paste)
• Garlic, ginger
• Tofu, scallions
• Anchovy broth or water

Instructions:

1. Make broth with anchovies or use fish stock.
2. Add gochujang, garlic, and veggies. Simmer.
3. Add fish and tofu. Cook gently until done.
4. Top with scallions and serve with rice.

👉 Korean Spicy Fish Stew (Maeuntang) Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Bold Stews, Simple Steps

Seafood stews are big on flavor and surprisingly simple to make. Whether tomato-based, coconut-creamy, or brothy and spiced, they’re perfect for slow evenings and fast cleanups alike. These recipes scale well for guests and are perfect for soaking up with crusty bread or rice.

Pro tip: Use frozen seafood mixes to save time — they work great in everything from cioppino to Thai-style stews.

🦐 More Coastal Seafood Recipes

From cozy casseroles to zesty grilled fish and elegant seafood pastas, this collection of Seafood Recipes covers every ocean-inspired craving — whether you’re planning a dinner party or a quick weeknight win.

• 🐟 Classic Seafood Dish Recipes – Think pan-seared salmon with lemon dill and timeless coastal favorites.
• 🦞 Delicious Seafood Boil Recipes – Spicy, saucy boils packed with crab, shrimp, and corn. The ultimate feast.
• 🍝 Seafood Pasta Recipes – Elegant and indulgent, like shrimp linguine in a white wine sauce.
• 🍤 Shrimp Recipes – Versatile, fast, and flavor-packed; smoky grills to sizzling stir-fries
• 🐟 Salmon Recipes – Baking & grilling to bowls, pastas, and more — healthy, flavorful, and easy to make/
• 🦞 Seafood Casseroles – Bubbly, Buttery & Oven-Ready. Comfort food meets coastal flavor.
• 🥣 Flavorful Seafood Soups – Rich chowders, bisques, and broth-based favorites.
• 🍽️ Easy Seafood Dinner Recipes – Quick, delicious, easy recipes bring bold flavor with minimal prep and cleanup
• 🥗 Healthy Seafood Recipes – Light, fresh & packed with protein and omega-3s with bright, satisfying flavor
• 🍚 Risotto Recipes with Seafood – Creamy, silky rice dishes meet the richness of the sea.
• 🌊 Seafood Stews – Mediterranean, Latin to classic American, hearty stews with satisfying depth in your bowl.
• 🍝🧀 Seafood Lasagna – Lasagna meets the sea in these rich and satisfying delicious twist classic bakes.