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17 sensational seafood stews and casseroles

A lighter take on the traditional meat based stews.

A comforting stew makes the perfect family dinner as the weather starts to cool but if you’re not quite ready for heavy meat dishes, these delicious seafood recipes are the solution.

With all manner of fish, shellfish and vegetables simmered in light and flavoursome broths, our easy stews and casseroles are the ideal meal come autumn and winter. There’s everything from a traditional French bouillabaisse to Italian-style stews.

bouillabaisse

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Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

Spoil your family and friends with this beautiful French seafood stew.

FAST FISH TAGINE

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Fast fish tagine

Fast fish tagine

Served with coriander couscous, this speedy Moroccan dish will be devoured by the whole family.

Tumeric and coconut poached barramundi

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Tumeric and coconut poached barramundi

Tumeric and coconut poached barramundi

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Mediterranean-style seafood stew

Mediterranean-style seafood stew

Grate lemon or lime zest over the stew for extra zing!

tagine recipes

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Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous

Moroccan fish tagine with almond couscous

Get lost in the full Mediterranean flavours of this tasty seafood tagine, complete with juicy olives and tomatoes that will burst in your mouth.

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Sustainable chowder

Sustainable chowder

This twist on traditional chowder layers smoky flavours into the chowder and using more sustainable fish.

seafood stew

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Seafood stew

Seafood stew

Hearty and warming, this delicious stew is packed full of fresh seafood to nourish your body and soul.

Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

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Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

fish and potato stew

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Fish and potato stew

Fish and potato stew

seafood stew

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Seafood casserole

Seafood casserole

Once fish has cooked and mussels have opened, serve topped with fennel mix and garlic croûtons. Scatter with chopped parsley in place of the fennel fronds if you like.

fish, white bean and tomato stew

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Fish, white bean and tomato stew

Fish, white bean and tomato stew

provencal fish stew

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Provencal fish stew

Provencal fish stew

Hearty and filling, this beautiful French fish stew is full of delicious seafood flavours and just a touch of chilli, making it the ultimate warming meal for the cooler months.

Portuguese-style seafood stew

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Portuguese-style seafood stew

Portuguese-style seafood stew

As a sea-faring people for most of their history, the Portuguese know a thing or two about seafood and what to do with it, as this Portuguese-style seafood stew demonstrates.

smoky prawn and chorizo stew

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Smoky prawn and chorizo stew

Smoky prawn and chorizo stew

Topped with sliced green olives and fresh parsley, this Spanish-inspired stew is absolutely delicious served with wood-fired bread.

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Spanish fish casserole

Create this flavour-packed Spanish fish casserole in no time at all with this tasty recipe. This is a great way to get your family eating more fish, too, as they’ll love the fragrant sauce it’s served in.

spiced fish stew

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Spiced fish stew

Packed with veggies, this spiced fish stew is full of the good stuff! Just add your preferred white fish fillets for a healthy meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.

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Sustainable seafood stew

Sustainable seafood stew

This hearty and warming seafood stew recipe from The Australian Women’s Weekly’s ‘The Sustainable Cookbook’ uses squid, prawns, mussels, pipis and octopus; all of which are considered ‘better choices’ in the sustainable seafood guide.

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