Spicy Cajun Seafood Stew | Seafood Stew Recipe | MOLCS Easy Recipes

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is more affordable and still offers a seafood flavor.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Frozen shrimp can be more cost-effective while maintaining flavor.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using water with bouillon cubes is a budget-friendly alternative.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic spice blend

A homemade blend can reduce costs while customizing flavors.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle in cajun seasoning and stir to coat vegetables; cook for 2 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and fish stock; bring to a simmer.

Stir in bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

Add shrimp, crab meat, and crawfish; cook until shrimp are pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and stir in chopped parsley and green onions.

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the stew before serving.

Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens