Busy evenings? This shrimp stew freezer meal kit is my go-to comfort dinner—healthy, flavorful, and ready straight from the freezer.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Hands-off dinnertime: prep once, cook from frozen
- Toddler-friendly, with optional spice for adults
- Wholesome and balanced: shrimp, fishcakes, and vegetables
- Perfect for batch prep: make several kits at once and freeze
Ingredients (for 1 freezer kit)
Vegetables / Aromatics:
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
Protein & Flavor:
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fishcakes, sliced
- 1–2 tsp minced garlic
Broth Base:
- 1 anchovy broth coin (or preferred broth base)
Optional Finishers:
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for spice
Tip: Multiply ingredients to make multiple kits at once.
How to Assemble the Freezer Kit
- Prep the vegetables – Chop zucchini, onion, and green onions.
- Layer in container – Place the vegetables in a freezer-safe container as a base.
- Add protein & flavorings – Top with shrimp, fishcakes, minced garlic, and the anchovy broth coin.
- Seal & freeze – Close tightly and freeze flat for easy stacking.
Cooking From Frozen
- Place the frozen kit in a pot.
- Add enough water to cover or slightly submerge ingredients.
- Simmer gently until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender.
- Skim any foam from the top for a clear broth.
- Serve immediately.
Serving tips:
- Mild for toddlers or those sensitive to spice
- Add gochugaru for heat for adults
Tips & Variations
- Don’t overfill containers to allow expansion when freezing
- Swap in vegetables like carrots, spinach, mushrooms, or napa cabbage
- Replace fishcakes with extra shrimp or tofu
- Adjust broth or salt based on anchovy coin strength
- Spice up servings individually with gochugaru
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Prep 2–4 kits at once for easy weeknight meals
- Store frozen for up to 1–2 months
- Skim the foam while cooking for a lighter, clearer broth
Prep & Cook Time
- Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes from frozen
- Serves: 1 kit (adjust for more)
This recipe is perfect for busy parents or anyone looking for comfort food that’s easy, healthy, and ready in minutes. Prep once, freeze, and enjoy a nourishing shrimp stew anytime!
Ingredients
- 1 small zucchini, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup fishcakes, sliced
- 1–2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 anchovy broth coin (or preferred broth base)
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (optional for spice)
Instructions
Cooking From Frozen
Place the frozen kit in a pot.
Add enough water to cover or slightly submerge ingredients.
Simmer gently until shrimp is opaque and vegetables are tender.
Skim any foam from the top for a clear broth.
Serve immediately.
Serving tips:
Mild for toddlers or those sensitive to spice
Add gochugaru for heat for adults
