Manhattan-Style Seafood Stew

This Manhattan Clam Chowder-inspired stew delivers a robust, savory punch with every spoonful. The base is built on rendered bacon fat, sweet onions, and shallots, deepened by dry white wine and clam juice. Plump white rose potatoes simmer until tender, soaking up the briny, tomato-rich broth. The seafood—clams, scallops, and shrimp—is added at the last moment to ensure perfect texture without overcooking. Bright lemon zest and fresh basil finish the dish, cutting through the richness. It’s an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings or a special weekend dinner that feels luxurious yet approachable.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 741.2

Description

This Manhattan Clam Chowder-inspired stew delivers a robust, savory punch with every spoonful. The base is built on rendered bacon fat, sweet onions, and shallots, deepened by dry white wine and clam juice. Plump white rose potatoes simmer until tender, soaking up the briny, tomato-rich broth. The seafood—clams, scallops, and shrimp—is added at the last moment to ensure perfect texture without overcooking. Bright lemon zest and fresh basil finish the dish, cutting through the richness. It’s an ideal comfort food for chilly evenings or a special weekend dinner that feels luxurious yet approachable.

Directions

1
Cook bacon in a heavy large pot over medium heat until fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 5 minutes.
2
Add onions and shallots to the pot and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
3
Chop tomatoes in a food processor until coarse.
4
Add chopped tomatoes, clam juice, wine, bay leaves, and dried red pepper to the pot.
5
Simmer mixture for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add potatoes to the stew and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8
Add clams to the stew, cover, and simmer until clams begin to open, about 5 minutes.
9
Add scallops and shrimp, cover, and simmer until clams are open and seafood is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
10
Discard any clams that do not open.
11
Mix in half of the sliced basil.
12
Transfer stew to a large serving bowl.
13
Sprinkle with remaining basil and lemon peel before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 741.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 52.7g82%
Saturated Fat 17.5g88%
Cholesterol 57.5mg20%
Sodium 2152.8mg90%
Total Carbohydrate 16.9g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g12%
Sugars 7.5g
Protein 48.0g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/manhattan-style-seafood-stew/