Seafood Stew Recipes

Browse our collection of regional and international seafood stew recipes, including bacalao, cioppino, Carolina catfish stew, frogmore stew, gumbo, oyster stew, etouffee, jambalaya, and so many more.

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Russell's Fish Stew

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Nice hearty seafood stew, perfect for those cold winter days. Serve with sliced French bread.
By Dlish

Cioppino

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A wonderful seafood stew! Serve with a loaf of warm, crusty bread for sopping up the delicious broth!
By Star Pooley

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Our flavorful favorites include tomato shrimp stews, creamy shrimp stews, Moroccan shrimp stew, Brazilian shrimp stew, and gumbo.
By Mary Claire Lagroue

Chef John's Shrimp Etouffee

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Enjoy well-spiced shrimp in delicious gravy with this classic New Orleans shrimp etouffee.

20 Fish Stew Recipes That Are Warm and Comforting

We've rounded up our best fish stews to make with halibut, salmon, sea bass, cod, and so much more.
By Corey Williams

Turkish Fish Stew

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A non-traditional variant of Turkish fish stew that blends various other Mediterranean influences.
By Randall Shillman

Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

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This authentic Creole Gumbo from New Orleans starts out with a slow cooked roux.Traditional gumbo file powder is used to flavor shrimp, crabmeat, and andouille sausage.
By Mddoccook

Oyster Stew

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This is best Oyster Stew you ever had! It is elegant and satisfying. I serve it with toasted homemade bread. Serve it quick and hot! Try adding a drop or two of hot sauce in your stew -- it's delicious!

Old Charleston-Style Shrimp and Grits

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This shrimp and grits recipe is a traditional low-country favorite!
By berskine

SC Frogmore Stew

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Being a South Carolina girl at heart, this has and will always be one of my favorite and most comforting meals.
By RRADAMS

Brazilian Fish Stew

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This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! It's a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood and it's become a favorite even among my kids and I, even though we don't like fish! This can be made easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker for a no-fail convenience meal. Use salmon in place of tilapia for a stronger fish flavor. Serve with hot rice or warm tortillas.
By BellevueMama

Auntie Anita's Lobster Stew

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Stirring is the most important thing in this masterpiece, otherwise it will curdle. According to experts on fine Maine cookery, the important steps to success in creating the perfect lobster stew are, first, this partial cooling before ever so gently adding the milk - a mere trickle at a time. The constant stirring until the stew blossoms a rich salmon color under your spoon and, finally, the aging, since every passing hour improves ins flavor. Some 'experts' even say two days. Overnight is good and 5 to 6 hours improves its flavor considerably. Be sure to reheat slowly.
By Delight
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Inspiration and Ideas

Chef John's Cioppino
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"This spicy fish and shellfish stew is a big red bowl of yummy, and when paired with a loaf of crusty sourdough bread, it's downright otherworldly." – Chef John
Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew
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See how to make this "weeknight version" of a coconut milk-enriched fish stew.
Louisiana Crawfish Etouffee
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Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Basque Style Codfish Stew)
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Machhere Jhol (Bengali Fish Curry)
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Big Ed's Cajun Shrimp Soup
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Cioppino
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A classic herby seafood stew with a little bit of everything from the sea.

More Seafood Stew Recipes

South Carolina Catfish Stew

When I was living in South Carolina, catfish stew was a popular dish. This is a delicious spicy, tomato-based stew with bacon and potatoes and onions and spices. It is very simple to make and so good to eat. My husband and I would keep the pot on the stove all day and take multiple trips into the kitchen for refills. I hope you enjoy!
By Kitten

Cajun Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée

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An authentic Louisiana recipe with a rich and spicy fresh tomato based roux with fresh garlic, bell peppers, celery and onions mixed with crawfish and shrimp. A little time consuming but well worth it!! Serve over steamed rice with hushpuppies and/or crackers on the side.
By RHONDA35

Easy Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

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This dish will warm your heart on a cold day. I first had this at a friend's house in Louisiana and after a few changes, shrimp instead of chicken for instance, I came up with a recipe I think you will enjoy as much as my family does. Serve over rice with additional seasoning on the side if you like it spicier, as I do. Enjoy.
By Papa Jay

Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

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This classic Cajun dish with sliced smoked sausage, shrimp, bell peppers and okra in a rich broth is ladled into bowls over rice.

Shrimp and Smoked Sausage Jambalaya

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In partnership with Hillshire Farm Brand, we're helping you make dinnertime easy, quick, and delicious. Here, a medley of sweet and spicy flavors comes together in this classic Cajun dish.

Low Carb Jambalaya

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A jambalaya for the low-carb and paleo crowd. It's rice free, with extra veggies to make up the volume. Just as delicious and flavorful as traditional jambalaya, without the insulin spike!
By Morgan Mallory

Filipino Steamed Rice, Cebu Style

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One of my childhood favorites from my hometown, Cebu City, in the Phillipines. When finished, you can steam this dish on a steamer for 10 minutes to mimic the effect of a steamed dish like what they do in dim sum restaurants. I personally think it tastes just fine without steaming.
By Yasmin Reyes

Tuscan Fish Stew

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I spent a few days in Florence about 30 years ago, and while I don't remember much, I do recall my surprise at how delicious the Tuscan fish stew was. What I found so interesting was how herbs like oregano, sage, and rosemary, which I'd only associated with meat, were also used with seafood. Also, FYI just in case any old-school Tuscans are coming over: I hear that for this to qualify as an official Italian fish stew you need use at least 5 different types of seafood, which is both insane and adorable. Serve with crusty bread.

Chef John's Cioppino

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When you feel like splurging a little, San Francisco's famous Cioppino is a great choice. This spicy fish and shellfish stew is a big red bowl of yummy, and when paired with a loaf of crusty sourdough bread, it's downright otherworldly.

Shrimp and Okra Gumbo

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I like to add crabmeat to this hearty soup as well. Serve over rice with crusty French bread. Garnish with fresh parsley.

King Crab and Shrimp Boil

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My own adaptation of frogmore stew. An easy southern comfort dish...just throw it all in the pot! Serve in large bowls as a stew. Peel shrimp and crab as you eat.
By kenzie02m

Brazilian Fish Stew

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This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! It's a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood and it's become a favorite even among my kids and I, even though we don't like fish! This can be made easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker for a no-fail convenience meal. Use salmon in place of tilapia for a stronger fish flavor. Serve with hot rice or warm tortillas.

Husband's Grandmother's Shrimp Gumbo

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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 authentic Cajun specialty. This recipe serves eight but multiplies well. Serve gumbo over cooked white rice.
By ranch_maven

Shrimp, Sausage, and Fish Jambalaya

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This take on jambalaya uses shrimp, andouille sausage, and cod in a well-seasoned rice and tomato mixture for a large pot of delicious.
By Baron

Heather's Crawfish Etouffee

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I am from Louisiana and one of the specialty dishes here is Crawfish Etouffee. This is a simple dish with bold flavor. Enjoy!
By Heather W

Seafood Gumbo

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This seafood gumbo takes some time, but is well worth the investment. Serve over long-grain white rice.

Crawfish Etouffee IV

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This is a quick and very good Cajun dish that was given to me by my mother.

Shrimp and Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

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This hearty Indiana gumbo is great anytime of year, but especially when it's cold outside and you and your friends are huddled around the tube watching the game. Any of the meats may be substituted or omitted to suite your own tastes.
By Nick

Beaufort Stew

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This is a SC Lowcountry recipe. Very easy!
By kit kat zebb

Jen's Jambalaya

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My family loves a lot of flavor and spice in our food and jambalaya delivers. This is my version of a New Orleans jambalaya that's got a nice kick to it but not overly hot for those whose tongues can't handle it.
By JenC

Instant Pot® Jambalaya with Shrimp and Chicken

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This easy jambalaya is made all in one pot--your Instant Pot®! Heat lovers can double the hot pepper sauce to give it an extra kick. Serve over white rice.
By fabeveryday

Ultimate Gulf Coast Gumbo

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Gumbo filled with shrimp, crab, chicken, sausage, vegetables, and Cajun spices. I've also included crab and/or scallops in this recipe. Serve over rice, accompanied with garlic bread. Also have salt, red pepper flakes, and additional file powder on the table. Great with cold beer.

Chef John's Duck, Sausage, and Shrimp Gumbo

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This can be made with hundreds of different combinations of smoked meats, game, poultry, and seafood, and in my opinion, the more the merrier. The procedure is pretty straightforward, although you're talking about a full day's project. Serve in a large soup plate with a scoop of cooked white rice, a sprinkle of green onion, and a pinch of cayenne.

Go-To Crawfish Etouffee

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This recipe was (after much prodding) given to me by a friend. The soup seems an odd addition, but replaces the traditional roux -- and the end result is nothing short of wonderful. Serve over rice or linguine.
By Staci
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