Description
This creamy seafood stew combines a delightful mix of tender seafood with a rich, flavorful broth thickened with cornflour and enriched with crème fraîche. Infused with aromatic dill and served alongside crispy garlic bread, it makes a comforting and elegant meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Seafood Stew
- 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 (divided)
- 5 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
To Serve
- Garlic bread, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, cooking gently until softened but not colored, about 10 minutes. This slow cooking releases their natural sweetness and builds the stew’s flavor base.
- Add garlic and wine: Add the crushed garlic clove to the pan and cook for 1 more minute until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and increase the heat to high, simmering until most of the wine has evaporated. This concentrates the flavors and removes the alcohol.
- Thicken the broth: Pour in the chicken stock along with the cornflour mixture (cornflour mixed with cold water). Stir well and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often, until the broth thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Cook the seafood: Season the broth with salt and pepper as desired. Add the defrosted seafood mix and most of the chopped dill to the pan. Simmer gently for a few minutes until the seafood is heated through and tender.
- Finish with crème fraîche: Stir in the half-fat crème fraîche, which adds creaminess and a slight tang, enriching the stew without making it too heavy.
- Prepare the garlic bread: While the stew simmers, cook the garlic bread according to the pack instructions until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Divide the creamy seafood stew into warm bowls, scatter the remaining fresh dill over the top, and serve immediately with the garlic bread on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Defrost the frozen seafood mix thoroughly before adding to ensure even cooking.
- You can substitute chicken stock with fish stock or vegetable stock for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning towards the end to balance the flavors perfectly.
- For a richer stew, use full-fat crème fraîche instead of half-fat.
- Serve the stew immediately to enjoy the seafood at its best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: seafood stew, creamy seafood, seafood recipe, easy stew, dill, garlic bread accompaniment
