About the Recipe
This seafood stew is a cozy, flavorful dish filled with a mix of fresh fish and shellfish, cooked in a savory broth with garlic, herbs, and a hint of spice. It’s a comforting meal that’s easy to enjoy with some crusty bread or rice. Perfect for any seafood lover!
Ingredients
8 Slices House of Meats Sliced Bacon
1 Yellow Onion, diced
1/2 lb. Large shrimp cut in thirds, raw
1/2 lb. Bay Scallops sautéed
1/2 lb. Crab Meat
2/3 cup Flour
6 cups Seafood stock, hot
4 cups Potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled
2 cups Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Black Pepper
1 cup Gruyere Cheese, grated
1/4 cup Green Onion, diced
Chopped parsley (for garnish)
Preparation
Step 1:
Fry the bacon in a large Dutch oven.
Step 2:
Remove from pan, trimming excess fat, then coarsely chop. Sauté the onions in the bacon drippings over medium high heat until transparent, about 3 minutes.
Step 3:
Add flour, stirring to prevent lumps; cook for 3-5 minutes, until mixture just begins to turn golden.
Step 4:
Add seafood stock gradually, whisking to prevent lumps until liquid thickens. Reduce heat to simmer and add potatoes, seafood, old bay and black pepper.
Step 5:
Simmer for 10 minutes; DO NOT allow to boil.
Step 6:
Add cream, mix thoroughly, then ad grated cheese and green onions, heat until cheese melts smoothly. Garnish each serving as desired with chopped bacon, grated cheese and chopped parsley.