Monterey Seafood Stew

Submitted by Shirl

"This is a decadent stew that is loaded with seafood. From the Monterey coast in California famous for seafood. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the juices. Passive time includes marinate time."

 

• Ready In: 5hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb sea bass fillet
• 1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned
• 1 lb scallops
• 1 3⁄4 cups sauterne (white wine)
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 green peppers, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes
• salt and pepper
• 2 lobster tails, cooked, shelled, cut into chunks
• 1⁄2 lb crabmeat
• 1 (7 ounce) can minced clams

directions

1. Dry bass, shrimp and scallops on paper towels.
2. Cut bass in 1 inch squares.
3. Pick over scallops to remove any bits of shell.
4. Place in a deep bowl, add wine and marinate 4 hours in refrigerator.
5. Cook onions, peppers, celery and garlic in oil until tender but not browned.
6. Add bay leaves, basil and thyme.
7. Cook a minute or two to blend flavors.
8. Add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
9. Cook uncovered 15-20 minutes, stirring now and then.
10. Add marinated fish along with wine.
11. Cook uncovered 6-8 minutes, just until fish is done.
12. Add lobster, crab and clams.
13. Heat thoroughly.
14. Can serve over rice.

Reviews

[teresas]

Well here I am correcting a major mistake. I thought that SAUTERNE was a RED wine. It's WHITE. I plan to make this again using...the correct wine. Thank you Shirl for pointing out my error. I will also post a picture with the dish prepared with white wine.