Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes
A vibrant seafood stew featuring fresh catch, heirloom tomatoes, and a touch of auction house spice, simmered to perfection. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 35 minutes pairs fresh salmon fillets, large shrimp, medium heirloom tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 2, 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 fresh salmon fillets
- 8 oz large shrimp
- 2 medium heirloom tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon and shrimp dry with paper towels, season both with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear salmon skin-side down for 3 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 2 minutes; transfer to a plate. Sear shrimp for 1 minute per side until pink; set aside.
- Step 3: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot, sauté yellow onion and garlic for 3 minutes until soft. Stir in tomatoes (cut into 1/2-inch pieces), thyme, and lemon zest; cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes release juices.
- Step 4: Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Add chicken stock, bring to a gentle simmer, then return salmon and shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for 5 minutes until shrimp are opaque and salmon flakes easily.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (20 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep fresh salmon fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bid High Seafood Stew with Auction Lot Tomatoes?
Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Very good for a 15-minute recipe. Would bump up the spice level though.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
