Dinner

Creamy Seafood Stew with Dill and Garlic Bread Recipe

ByJack Voss November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Introduction

This creamy seafood stew combines tender seafood with a rich, flavorful sauce that’s perfect for a cozy night in. With fresh dill and a touch of white wine, it’s an elegant yet easy dish to prepare. Serve it alongside garlic bread for a satisfying meal.

A white bowl filled with creamy seafood chowder is placed on a white plate, which rests on a white marbled surface covered partly by a striped cloth. The chowder has different layers with visible pieces of shrimp that are pink and orange, white squid rings, and small dark mussel meat, all mixed in a thick light yellow creamy broth with green herbs sprinkled on top. Two slices of golden toasted bread are placed on the edge of the plate beside the bowl. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
175ml white wine
300ml chicken stock
1 tbsp cornflour, mixed to a paste with 1 tbsp cold water
400g bag frozen seafood mix, defrosted
Small bunch dill, chopped
5 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
Garlic bread, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking gently until soft but not browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add the crushed garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Pour in the white wine and increase the heat to high. Simmer until most of the wine has evaporated.
Step 4: Stir in the chicken stock and the cornflour paste. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
Step 5: Season the stew with salt and pepper. Add the defrosted seafood and most of the chopped dill, then simmer for a few minutes until the seafood is piping hot.
Step 6: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the half-fat crème fraîche until well combined.
Step 7: Meanwhile, prepare the garlic bread according to the package instructions.
Step 8: Divide the stew into warm bowls, scatter with the remaining dill, and serve immediately with garlic bread for dipping.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, substitute half-fat crème fraîche with full-fat or add a splash of cream.
Try swapping the chicken stock for fish or vegetable stock for a different depth of flavor.
Use fresh seafood if available and adjust cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking.
Add a pinch of chili flakes for a subtle kick.

Storage

Store any leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent curdling. Garlic bread is best eaten fresh but can be briefly warmed in the oven before serving.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with creamy seafood chowder featuring pink shrimp, white squid rings, and dark mussel shells in a thick, pale yellow broth sprinkled with chopped green herbs. The bowl is placed on a white plate, accompanied by two pieces of toasted golden brown garlic bread on the side. The setting is on a white marbled surface with a light cloth under the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of seafood in this stew?

Yes, you can use a variety of seafood such as shrimp, mussels, or white fish. Just adjust the cooking time to ensure the seafood is cooked perfectly without becoming tough.