Simplified Seafood Stew (Cioppino)

5 from 2 votes

Servings:

Calories: 169kcal

1 tbsp virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red onion or shallot, finely chopped (I used 1/4 of a red onion)
1 tsp chopped garlic
14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 tsp Italian seasoning blend
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 lb seafood blend thawed (I used the frozen blend from Trader Joe's with shrimp, calamari, & scallops)
small handful fresh basil roughly chopped
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and onion until the onion begins to soften (about 2 minutes).
Add the garlic, tomatoes, spices, and water and bring to a low boil.
Stir in the seafood, and cover for 3-5 minutes or until the shrimp are pink and the seafood is just cooked.
Stir in the basil and season with salt & pepper to taste. The amount of salt needed will depend on the type of seafood you use, and whether your tomatoes are salted. Taste it as you go!
Serve hot & enjoy!

*Makes four hearty bowls of stew.