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Korean Steamed Seafood Stew

A quick, spicy steamed seafood stew loaded with shrimp, squid, mussels, clams, and octopus in a savory broth with pickled radish and green onions. Ready in about 20 minutes, this is a flavorful weeknight dinner that feels special.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
220
Protein
30g
Korean Steamed Seafood Stew
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Clean the 1.5 lb mixed seafood: peel shrimp, slice squid into rings, scrub mussels and clams, and cut octopus into bite-size pieces. Slice 4 green onions into 2-inch lengths and 0.5 cup pickled radish into thin strips.

  2. Step 2

    In a large pot, combine 1 cup water, 2 tbsp gochugaru, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until the gochugaru dissolves, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add the seafood, pickled radish, and half the green onions. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the mussels and clams open and the shrimp turn pink, about 8-10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Uncover, scatter the remaining green onions on top, and serve hot directly from the pot with rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

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