Description
Hearty Irish Seafood Stew embodies coastal comfort with rich layers of Atlantic treasures. Robust potato-laden broth mingles with tender fish, whisking palates through Ireland’s culinary landscapes while warming hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- ½ pound salmon, cut into chunks
- ½ pound white fish (sea bass, cod, halibut, tilapia), cut into chunks
- ½ pound shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 cup peeled and diced carrots
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes
- 3 cloves minced garlic
Liquids, Seasonings, and Thickeners:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups seafood stock
- 2 cups half and half
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Thoroughly clean and prepare all vegetables by peeling potatoes and carrots, then creating uniform, small dice for onions, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Finely mince garlic cloves to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Carefully process seafood by removing fish skin and cutting into consistent bite-sized pieces. Meticulously peel and devein shrimp, halving larger specimens to create balanced portions.
- Activate a medium-sized cooking vessel over moderate heat. Introduce butter and allow complete melting before adding diced vegetable medley. Sauté ingredients, stirring periodically, until vegetables transition to a softened state, approximately 5-6 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional half-minute.
- Dust vegetables with flour and selected seasonings, continuously stirring to ensure complete coating and eliminate any raw flour appearance within 1-2 minutes.
- Methodically integrate seafood stock and half and half, creating a smooth liquid base. Elevate temperature to generate a gentle boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Allow mixture to thicken and develop depth, confirming potato tenderness through fork testing, roughly 6-7 minutes.
- Delicately incorporate seafood, ensuring even distribution throughout the stew. Maintain gentle heat, cooking 3-5 minutes until seafood reaches perfect doneness.
- Transfer stew into serving vessels, enhancing final presentation with freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of vibrant cilantro or green onions. Accompany with crusty bread or preferred side dishes for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Seafood Selection: Choose fresh, high-quality fish and shrimp for the best flavor and texture in this Irish-inspired stew.
- Vegetable Prep Tip: Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Flour Coating Technique: Properly coating vegetables with flour helps thicken the stew and creates a rich, smooth base.
- Cooking Seafood Carefully: Add seafood last and cook just until done to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, juicy pieces.
- Flavor Enhancers: Fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions brighten the stew and add a final layer of freshness.
- Serving Suggestion: Pair with crusty bread to soak up the delicious, creamy broth for a complete and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg