Coastal Cork Seafood Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

A vibrant stew simmered with fresh local catch, potatoes, and herbs from Ireland's southern coast. This Irish-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, diced carrot
• 2 medium, diced potato
• 1 cup fish stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 tbsp, fresh leaves thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 1 lb mixed shrimp, mussels, and scallops seafood
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
2. Step 2: Stir in 2 diced medium carrots and 2 diced medium potatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1 cup fish stock and 1/2 cup white wine, then add 1 tbsp fresh thyme and 1/2 tsp dried parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb mixed seafood, cover, and cook for 6 minutes until mussels open and seafood is opaque.
5. Step 5: Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.