10 Shrimp Stews With Big Flavor

This traditional Creole stew packs in plenty of tomatoes as well as the "holy trinity" of green bell pepper, onion, and celery. Between veggies, olive oil, and shrimp, it's nutritious and delicious.

Tagine refers to a Moroccan stew as well as the kind of pot it's traditionally cooked in. This recipe uses a Dutch oven to cook shrimp with carrots, onion, potato, and bell pepper in an aromatic sauce.

This recipe for Brazilian moqueca de camaroes (shrimp stew) calls on coconut milk for thickness and tropical flavor, and sriracha, lime juice, and cilantro for a kick.

Stirring butter and flour into a golden roux gives this classic Cajun and Creole stew its rich, creamy consistency. 

Home cooks say you can easily make this recipe your own with additions such as extra seafood, extra tomatoes, canned corn, bell pepper, and even a chopped Russet potato. Others, like home cook Shaari Centeno Kotsch, make no changes: "Delicious just as it is! The whole family loves this so much that I have had to make up quadruple batches to pass out to family members."

"My husband's grandmother taught me this recipe. She actually cooked for Cajun festivals. She used 40-gallon trash cans for her stock pots. People would line up for this." — ranch_maven

This zesty stew begins with a base of fresh jalapeno, banana peppers, okra, and onion and ends with boiling lime-coated shrimp in a tomato-based broth.

"A recipe this simple has many advantages. It's fast, easy, and doesn't require a ton of prep, but the downside is, there's nowhere to hide subpar ingredients," Chef John says. If you have access to fresh seafood, however, this 5-star recipe is worth the splurge.

Another 5-star seafood stew from Chef John, this Tuscan-inspired recipe uses oregano, sage, and rosemary (herbs that many associate with meat) to complement shrimp and halibut. 

This Moroccan-inspired shrimp stew features a hearty tomato sauce base with fresh garlic, onions, and colorful bell peppers. "The harissa adds the right amount of peppery smoke flavor that will have your taste buds dancing," says CookingWithShelia. "Garnish with fresh thyme if you like. Serve with jasmine rice and naan bread."