Description
A hearty and flavorful Portuguese Seafood Stew featuring a delightful mix of clams, shrimp, and bay scallops simmered with chorizo, garlic, and fresh herbs in a savory white wine broth. Perfect for seafood lovers looking for a wholesome and comforting dish with a touch of Mediterranean flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 3 dozen little neck clams (scrubbed and clean)
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 lb bay scallops
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1.75 oz 1 link chorizo sausage, sliced
- 1 large ripe tomato (diced)
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- Kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add Chorizo and Simmer: Stir in the sliced chorizo, diced tomato, dry white wine, water, bay leaf, 1/4 cup of the chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add Clams: Add the cleaned little neck clams to the pot and stir to combine. Cover the pot to trap steam and cook for about 5 minutes or until all the clams have opened. Discard any clams that do not open.
- Add Shrimp and Scallops: Incorporate the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the bay scallops. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the shrimp turn opaque and the seafood is fully cooked.
- Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with the remaining fresh parsley for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Ensure clams are scrubbed and purged of sand before cooking.
- Discard any clams that remain closed after cooking to avoid toxicity.
- Use a good quality dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning with kosher salt and pepper according to taste.
- This stew is best served immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Keywords: Portuguese seafood stew, clams, shrimp, bay scallops, chorizo, white wine, garlic, tomato, seafood soup
