True Mediterranean Seafood Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A rich, authentic seafood stew simmered with Mediterranean herbs and fresh catch, embodying the soul of coastal cooking. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs olive oil, onion, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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, diced (1 cup) onion
• 2, diced (1/2 cup) carrots
• 2 stalks, diced (1/2 cup) celery
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup fish stock
• 1 lb (shrimp, mussels, white fish) mixed seafood
• 1/2 cup, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 tsp paprika

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 1/2 cup diced carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/4 cup white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to deglaze the pot.
4. Step 4: Add 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup fish stock, 1/2 tsp paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, white fish) and simmer for 5-7 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels open.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup fresh parsley and 1/4 cup fresh dill, cooking for 1 minute more. Serve immediately with crusty bread.