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Avgolemono Seafood Stew Recipe

A delightful Greek-inspired stew with seafood, lemon, and egg.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Whisk
  • Bowl

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, clams)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente.
  • In a bowl, whisk eggs and lemon juice together.
  • Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  • Gradually add the egg mixture back into the pot, stirring constantly.
  • Add mixed seafood and cook until seafood is done.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:

For a thicker stew, you can add a bit more orzo pasta.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Avgolemono, Seafood, Stew
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