This 4-ingredient slow cooker seafood medley is the kind of easy dinner that feels a little special without making a mess of your kitchen or your evening. Using a bag of frozen seafood mix and a few pantry staples, you can turn out a warm, savory meal with hardly any prep, which is especially nice on a busy weeknight. It has the simple comfort of a home-cooked supper, with tender seafood in a light, flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
Serve this seafood medley over hot white rice, buttered noodles, or creamy mashed potatoes to soak up the broth. A green salad, steamed broccoli, or green beans make it feel like a complete meal, and a loaf of warm bread on the side is always welcome for sopping up every last spoonful. If you want to make dinner feel extra cozy, add lemon wedges and a little chopped parsley at the table.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Seafood Medley
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 bag (24 to 32 ounces) frozen seafood mix
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup chicken broth or seafood broth
2 tablespoons garlic butter
Directions
1. Lightly grease the slow cooker if you like easier cleanup, then pour the frozen seafood mix into the bottom of the cooker in an even layer.
2. Pour the diced tomatoes and broth over the seafood, then dot the top with the garlic butter.
3. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours, just until the seafood is cooked through and tender. Stir gently once near the end so the pieces stay nice and intact.
4. Spoon the seafood medley and broth into shallow bowls and serve hot over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.
Variations & Tips
Make it richer: Stir in a splash of heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking for a slightly creamy sauce that tastes lovely over pasta.
For picky eaters: If someone in the family is unsure about mixed seafood, pick out the shrimp and scallops after cooking and serve those pieces over rice with extra broth spooned on top.
Add a little heat: A pinch of red pepper flakes or a few dashes of hot sauce can wake up the broth nicely if your family enjoys a spicier supper.
Watch the cooking time: Seafood can turn rubbery if it cooks too long, so start checking early, especially if your slow cooker runs hot. The seafood is ready when everything is opaque and heated through.
Stretch the meal: To make it go a little farther, stir in a drained can of white beans or serve it over a bigger bed of rice. That is one of my favorite ways to make this simple supper feed a few extra people at the table.