Paleo Seafood Stew with Dill
Seafood Stew
I say often that my published dishes are very delicious and healthy. What else can I tell you about this seafood stew now? First of all it is super delicious. This dish is gluten and dairy free. This fish stew is absolutely recommended if you follow paleo diet. It’s very easy to substitute tapioca flour to zero carb konjac flour if you follow keto diet. But I used only 1 tablespoon of tapioca flour in this dish what is a very small amount for 4 persons.
The seafood mixture contains mussels, prawns, mini squids, crabs and fish. I don’t always go to my fishmonger in the harbor to buy fresh mixture. Sometimes I buy it in a frozen package. I suggest having a pack of it in the freezer, it always comes in handy.
Tip!
Defrost the seafood mixture before cooking if you are not using fresh.
Seafood is Very Healthy
Seafood provides essential nutrients to the body. It contains high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals, and is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. According to a Harvard study, eating 250 grams of seafood each week reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by 36%.
Vitamin A – helps protect vision and boost immune systems.
Vitamins B-complex – influence energy production, metabolism, and concentration. They contribute to the healthy development of the nervous system.
Vitamin D – promotes healthy bone growth, calcium absorption, and boosts immune system efficiency and cell growth. It is very important to know that the seafood is one of the only food sources of Vitamin D.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that are required for healthy human development. These organic compounds cannot be produced by the human body and therefore need to be obtained through food. The Omega-3 fatty acids are most notably known for their benefits in heart health. They are good for your joints, reduce morning stiffness in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis. Omega-3 acids boost brain power and help to fight against depression. You can read more about these benefits on the Seashare’s website and you will also find links to the studies there.
Tip 2!
Try these seafood recipes as well
Paleo Seafood Stew with Dill
Ingredients
- 500 gram mixed seafood, fresh or frozen (Defrost the frozen one before cooking.)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks finely sliced
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 180 ml Chardonnay or other dry white wine
- 300 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp tapioca flour
- 4 tbsp Greek style coconut yogurt
- 1.5 tbsp dill chopped
- 4 slices gluten free toasts
- Salt and pepper
- Some dill leaves for decoration
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large (26 cm diameter) frying pan. Add chopped onion, sliced celery sticks and cook on medium heat for about 8 minutes, until soft. Stir frequently. Don’t burn and overcook.
- Add crushed garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the wine and simmer on high heat until reduce in half.
- Mix tapioca flour with 2 tbsp cold water in a small bowl. Add to the onion mixture with the chicken stock together. Simmer about 5-6 minutes, until thickened. Stir frequently.
- Add the seafood. (Defrost the seafood before cooking if you are not using fresh.) Simmer for some minutes until the raw prawn is pink.
- Add chopped dill and the Greek style coconut yogurt. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes, until is creamy.
- Serve with gluten free toasts and decorate with a small dill leave on the top. Enjoy!