Description
Sea Island Seafood Stew from Skull Creek Boathouse is a hearty coastal-style seafood stew made with fresh shellfish, vegetables, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Inspired by Lowcountry cooking, this stew delivers deep savory flavor, a rich broth, and tender seafood served over warm rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Diced celery
Chopped green bell pepper
Diced onion
Minced garlic
Crushed tomatoes
Crab or seafood stock
Middle neck clams, cleaned and purged
Fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
Jumbo lump crabmeat
Bay scallops
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
Frozen okra, thawed
Fresh or frozen corn kernels
Gumbo filé powder
Dried thyme
Dried coriander
Bay leaf
Salt
Black pepper
Cooked white or brown rice
Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce or Sriraja Panich Hot Sauce
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-high heat
2. Add celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic and cook while stirring frequently until softened and lightly golden
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes and seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer
4. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered so the flavors blend and the broth slightly thickens
5. Add the cleaned clams and continue simmering until the shells open
6. Discard any clams that remain closed
7. Add green beans and simmer briefly until just tender
8. Gently fold in crabmeat, scallops, shrimp, okra, corn, gumbo filé, thyme, coriander, and bay leaf
9. Cook just until the seafood is opaque and tender
10. Season generously with salt and black pepper
11. Remove bay leaf before serving
12. Spoon the stew over warm rice and serve with hot sauce on the side if desired
Notes
Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor and texture
Clams should be thoroughly cleaned and soaked in salted water ahead of time to remove sand
Keep the heat gentle once seafood is added to avoid overcooking
Gumbo filé should be added near the end to prevent stringy texture
The stew base can be prepared ahead, but seafood should be cooked just before serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American Coastal