Authentic Cadence Seafood Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A harmonious blend of fresh seafood in a light tomato-basil broth. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mixed seafood, tomato paste, white wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz (6 oz shrimp, 6 oz scallops) mixed seafood
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp, chopped fresh basil
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced shallot
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; add 1 diced shallot and cook for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add 1/2 cup white wine, scraping up any browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes until wine reduces by half.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups vegetable broth, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 12 oz mixed seafood (shrimp and scallops), reduce heat to low, and cook for 4-5 minutes until seafood is opaque and cooked through.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp chopped basil and 1 tsp lemon zest; remove from heat, cover, and let rest for 2 minutes to meld flavors. Serve hot with crusty bread.