Low Sodium Hearty Seafood Stew
Dive into the irresistible flavors of this Low Sodium Hearty Seafood Stew, a comforting and wholesome dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. Packed with vibrant vegetables like carrots, red bell peppers, and celery, plus protein-rich cod fillets and tender shrimp, this recipe delivers incredible depth of flavor while keeping sodium levels in check. The rich tomato-infused, low-sodium vegetable broth is seasoned with aromatic thyme, bay leaves, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a zesty finish. Simmered to perfection, this seafood stew is both nourishing and easy to prepare, with a total cook time of under an hour. Serve it piping hot and garnish with fresh parsley to treat your taste buds to a hearty, healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 whole medium onion, diced
- 2 whole celery stalks, chopped
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
- 2 whole carrots, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 whole small red potatoes, quartered
- 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, chopped celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper and sliced carrots. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and add the quartered red potatoes. Simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Gently stir in the cod fillets and shrimp. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and opaque.
Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves.
Stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice, adjust seasonings if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1632 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.0 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1131 mg | 377% | |
| Sodium | 1984 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.3 g | ||
| Protein | 225.9 g | 452% | |
| Vitamin D | 40.8 mcg | 204% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 6619 mg | 141% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
