Best Fisherman Stew Recipes

FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and water in a measuring cup or bowl. Puree using an immersion blender until smooth.
• Cut sea bass into roughly 1 1/2-inch chunks to match the other seafood in size. Place fish, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams in individual dishes so they're ready to use.
• Melt butter and olive oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Add sliced fennel, garlic, and salt; cook and stir until garlic takes on color, about 1 minute. Stir in white wine. Let simmer until reduced by about 1/2, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato broth base; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until fennel is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
• Stir in parsley, bass, shrimp, and calamari. Add clams and mussels. Cover, increase heat to high, and cook until clam and mussel shells open and fish, shrimp, and calamari are opaque, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer to warm serving bowls. Garnish with reserved fennel fronds and serve.

PORTUGUESE FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan. Add saffron. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 15 minutes.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add stock, tomatoes with their juices, oregano and saffron mixture. Simmer 20 minutes. Add sausage, mussels and clams. Cover; boil until shellfish open, about 8 minutes (discard any that do not open).
• Meanwhile, dip 1 side of fish in cornmeal. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add fish, cornmeal side down, and cook until bottom is golden, about 4 minutes. Turn fish over. Ladle 1 cup of soup over. Cover and simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 4 minutes.
• Transfer fish, cornmeal side up, to 4 shallow bowls. Arrange clams, mussels and sausage around fish. Top with remaining soup. Sprinkle with parsley.

FISHERMAN'S SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and garlic and cook until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the wine and simmer until slightly reduced, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, parsley, crushed red pepper, thyme, salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 12 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the cream.
• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a separate pot. Add the cod, mahi-mahi, shrimp and scallops and cook until cooked through and no longer translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and add to the stew.

FISHERMAN'S WHARF STEW

Steps:

• In a 4-quart crock pot, add the oil, onion, and garlic; stir to mix well.
• Add in the carrots, tomatoes, bell pepper, fennel seed, bay leaf, wine, and clam juice; stir to mix.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours.
• 20 minutes before ready to serve, add the cod, shrimp, sugar, basil, salt, pepper, and hot sauce; stir to mix.
• Cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes.
• Take out bay leaf and add parsley; stir and serve.

GREEK FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Warm oil in a 4-quart saucepan or casserole over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until soft but not brown. Add fennel and cook a few minutes, until softened. Stir in chile flakes. Add tomatoes and salt, cover and cook on medium about 10 minutes.
• Stir in wine and 2 1/2 cups water, bring to a simmer, add potatoes and cook another 6 minutes or so, until potatoes are tender. Check seasonings, adding salt and pepper to taste. Add lemon juice.
• Season fish pieces with salt and pepper, place them in the stew and simmer on low, covered, until fish is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, warm 6 generous soup plates.
• When fish is done, remove it to the warm soup plates. Remove pot from heat, stir in basil, just to wilt it, and divide soup among the 6 plates. Serve spiced mayonnaise alongside if desired.

FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• In nonstick 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chopped pepper and onion, and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add wine and heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomatoes, salt, and 1/2 cup water; heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Add cod, mussels, and shrimp; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 8 to 9 minutes or until cod and shrimp turn opaque throughout and mussel shells open. Remove Dutch oven from heat; sprinkle with basil.

FANCY FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Place the mushrooms in a small pot, and cover with 1 cup of the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and cook to soften the mushrooms, 10 minutes. Remove the mushrooms with a slotted spoon and reserve both for later use.
• Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the EVOO and the garlic, celery, bay leaves, carrots, fennel, onions, herb bundle and some salt and pepper. Cook partially covered 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Then add the wine, tomatoes and the remaining 2 cups chicken stock. Add the porcinis and their stock, minus the last few spoonfuls where grit may have settled. Simmer to thicken a bit and combine flavors then cool and store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat with the pistachio nuts and toast until fragrant and golden. Finely chop or process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. Return the pan to heat and melt 4 tablespoons of the butter. Add the panko and toast until deep golden in color. Combine with the chopped nuts and season with salt and pepper or seafood seasoning. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, remove the bay leaves and herb bundle. Reheat the stew, covered, over medium heat.
• Pat the fish and sea scallops dry. Heat a drizzle of oil or thin layer of cooking spray over medium-high to high heat in each of the 2 skillets. Sprinkle the halibut with some seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Sprinkle the scallops with a little salt. Cook the halibut seasoned-side down for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until opaque, 2 minutes more. Turn off the heat and reserve the fish in the pan. Cook the scallops scored-side down until the sugars develop and caramelize, then flip and cook 1 minute more. Remove to a plate and deglaze the pan with some vermouth. Swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and then add the parsley and lemon juice.
• Cut the halibut into chunks. Ladle the stew into bowls and nestle in the halibut and scallops. Top with vermouth and lemon sauce and garnish with the pistachio breadcrumbs.

SICILIAN FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium heat, add the onions and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the parsley and tomatoes. Raise the heat and bring to a simmer. Add 1 cup water and the wine.
• Cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add the fish, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

CROCK POT CIOPPINO (FISHERMAN'S STEW)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except seafood in crock pot. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
• About 30 minutes before serving, add seafood. Turn crock pot on high and stir gently once or twice.
• Serve with sourdough bread.
• Water can be added to thin the stew, but I leave it thick.
• Special notes:
• We doubled the recipe to feed about 6-7 adults + 1 child.
• We used a 5-6 quart Crockpot and it was very full.
• We used 1lb of bagged frozen shrimp, thawed. (Costco)
• 1lb. bagged frozen scallops, thawed. (Costco)
• I can't remember what fish we used, a hearty one that will hold up.
• We bought our mussels at price chopper because Costco only sells them in 4lb bags.
• We omitted the clams
• Cooking note: the seafood cooled down the sauce significantly when added at the end. I remember it took quite a bit longer than 30 minutes to cook the seafood and we even ended up turning it up, so I would allow more time and put it in earlier.

IRISH FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• sprinkle thyme over both sides of fish.
• in a large saucepan cook fish in 1 tablespoon of hot oil.
• heat remaining oil and add onion and garlic and cook until tender.
• stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
• add chicken broth , stir in corn and potatoes.
• remove skin and bones from fish and add to pot.
• Simmer 35 minutes stirring often.

FISHERMAN STEW

Steps:

• In large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling add fish and garlic. Cover and reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until fish is opaque and flakes easily when tested with fork. Remove fish with slotted spoon and set aside. Keep stock in saucepan for later use, approximately 2 cups.
• In a small nonstick saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until hot. Saute onions for approximately 5 minutes or until tender. Once onions are tender add almonds and bread crumbs, stirring for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Add onion and bread crumb mixture to reserved fish stock along with the vegetable broth, tomatoes, paprika and pepper. Add fish; cover and cook over medium heat until fish is heated through. Season to taste with salt. Serve hot!!

PORTUGUESE FISHERMAN'S STEW RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Bring wine to simmer in small saucepan. Add saffron. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 15 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leeks and onion; sauté until tender, about 8 minutes. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add stock, tomatoes with their juices, oregano and saffron mixture. Simmer 20 minutes. Add sausage, mussels and clams. Cover; boil until shellfish open, about 8 minutes (discard any that do not open). Meanwhile, dip 1 side of fish in cornmeal. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add fish, cornmeal side down, and cook until bottom is golden, about 4 minutes. Turn fish over. Ladle 1 cup of soup over. Cover and simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer fish, cornmeal side up, to 4 shallow bowls. Arrange clams, mussels and sausage around fish. Top with remaining soup. Sprinkle with parsley.

FISHERMAN'S SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook shallots and bell pepper in oil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine, basil, salt, pepper, garlic, tomatoes and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Nestle fish pieces into tomato mixture; top with mussels. Cover; cook 8 minutes, gently shaking pan twice to stir mussels (do not lift lid), until mussel shells have opened. Discard any mussels that don't open. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with parsley.

FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• 1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat
• 2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper and carrot. Cook stirring occasionally until the onions and peppers are tender. (about 7-8 min.)
• 3. Add the oregano and pepper flakes - cook for 1 min. Add the parsley and white wine and cook for 1 additional minute.
• 4. Add the tomatoes and broth and bring to a simmer.
• 5. Add the tilapia pieces and cook, stirring occasionally until the fish is almost cooked through. (about 4 min.)
• 6. Add the shrimp and scallops and continue to simmer until the shrimp is barely cooked through. (2-3 min.) Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 7. Top with freshly grated or shaved parmesan cheese and serve with crusty rolls.

FISHERMAN'S WHARF SEAFOOD STEW

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in nonstick Dutch oven over medium heat. Add bell pepper, scallions, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add tomatoes, water, wine, and pepper flakes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Stir in corn
• 3. Add shrimp, mussels, and halibut to the pot and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until mussels open and the shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open.
• 4. Divide stew evenly among 6 large shallow soup bowls.

ITALIAN FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• 1, To prepre croutons, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Sporead bread cubes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt & pepper. Set aside.
• 2. To prepare soup, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Saute 10 minutes. Add tomates and red peppers and crush with a fork. Add orange rind and juice, sugar, chile flakes, wine, chicken stock, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and simmer over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add scallops and shrimp and cook 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped basil.
• 3. Just before serving, pour oil mixture over croutons and toss well. Divide croutons among 10 serving bowls. Top with stew.

NEW ENGLAND SEAPORT FISHERMAN'S STEW RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Regular cooking directions: Preparing the beans: Rinse, drain and pick over. Place in a bowl with 8 cups water and soak for 4 hours at room temperature. As a time-saving alternative, boil for 10 minutes and let stand for 2 hours. Drain beans and place in a 4 quart pot with 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 hour or more. While beans are simmering: In a 4 quart pot, sauté vegetable packet in melted butter, add flour and stir to coat. Add beef broth, V-8 juice and drained beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stir frequently. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add fish (cut into 1-inch pieces) or shrimp, with olives and sherry. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Slow Cooker Recipe Directions: Recommended slow cooker: 3-4 quart Preparing the beans the night before: Rinse, drain and pick over the beans. Place beans in a bowl with 2 quarts water, let stand on counter overnight. Assembling the soup in the morning (or the night before): In a medium saucepan sauté contents of vegetable packet in melted butter, add flour and stir to coat. Add beef broth, V-8 juice and stir. Transfer broth mixture to bowl of slow cooker. (May cover and refrigerate overnight.) Cooking the beans: Drain beans and stir into crock pot, cover and cook on HI for 7-8 hours. Add fish (cut into 1-inch pieces) or shrimp, olives and sherry. Continue on LOW one hour, and serve.

FISHERMAN'S STEW OF GRACIOSA

Steps:

• Seasoning Paste 7 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 teaspoons coarse salt 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed or 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 2 pickled chili peppers, each about 1 inch long, finely chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon ground safflower* or paprika 3 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup wine vinegar Using a large mortar and pestle, mash the garlic with the salt, forming a paste. Mash in the cumin, parsley, chili peppers and safflower. Stir in the tomato paste, sugar and nutmeg. Drizzle in the olive oil followed by the vinegar. (If you do not have a mortar and pestle or yours is not large enough, make the paste in a medium bowl using the back of a spoon or a fork.) Stir to blend the ingredients well. With a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked fish to a serving dish. Cover and keep warm. Whisk the seasoning paste into the fish broth, making sure it is well dispersed. Simmer about 5 minutes over medium-low heat. Ladle some of the seasoned broth over the fish and serve remaining broth on the side. Or place generous pieces of fish in individual soup plates and spoon the broth over it. Serve with plenty of bread to dip in the broth. *Portuguese ground safflower can be found in Latino markets and some supermarkets.

SICILIAN FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a wide, heavy pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and tomatoes, raise heat and bring to a simmer. Add 1 cup water and the wine. Cook, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add fish, cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

FISHERMAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic, and saute over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water, red wine, tomato paste, bay leaf, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Bring just to a boil, lower the heat, cover the pot, and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the clams to the pot, followed by the lingcod, mussels, and shrimp. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Gently stir in the crab pieces, oysters,, and bay shrimp, and continue simmering until the clams ans mussels have opened and the remaining seafood is cooked through, about 10 minutes longer. (If some of the seafood is cooked before the rest, remove it and set aside, covered, to keep warm.) Divide the seafood evenly among individual bowls and pour the sauce over it. Sprinkle each serving with parsly and serve.