Description
Sea Island Seafood Stew from Skull Creek Boathouse is a rich coastal-inspired dish made with fresh seafood, vegetables, and aromatic spices simmered in a tomato-based broth. It delivers deep flavor, comforting warmth, and a satisfying balance between hearty and light, making it perfect for a family-style meal or an impressive dinner.
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil
Fresh celery diced evenly
Green bell pepper chopped
Yellow onion finely diced
Fresh garlic minced
Crushed tomatoes canned
Crab or seafood stock
Fresh middle neck clams cleaned and purged
Fresh green beans trimmed and cut
Jumbo lump crabmeat carefully picked
Bay scallops fresh or thawed
Large shrimp peeled and deveined
Frozen okra thawed
Fresh corn kernels or thawed frozen corn
Gumbo filé ground sassafras
Dried thyme or fresh thyme
Dried coriander
Whole bay leaf
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Cooked white rice or brown rice
Alcohol free hot sauce such as Texas Pete Original Hot Sauce or Crystal Hot Sauce or Sriracha Panich Hot Sauce
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large heavy pot until warm
Add celery green pepper and onion and cook while stirring until softened and lightly golden
Stir in garlic and cook gently until fragrant
Add crushed tomatoes and seafood stock and bring to a gentle simmer
Add clams and cook until shells open naturally
Stir in green beans and allow them to soften slightly
Add crabmeat scallops shrimp okra corn gumbo filé thyme coriander and bay leaf
Cook gently until seafood is tender and fully cooked
Remove bay leaf and discard any unopened clams
Season generously with salt and black pepper
Serve hot over cooked rice with hot sauce on the side if desired
Notes
Use the freshest seafood available for the best flavor and texture
Clean and purge clams thoroughly to avoid grit in the stew
Avoid overcooking seafood to keep it tender and juicy
Gumbo filé should be added while simmering to thicken naturally
Taste and adjust seasoning at the end for best balance
This stew is best enjoyed fresh and reheated gently if needed
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American Coastal