How to Make a Quick Veggie Ratatouille Side Dish for Seafood

by Oleg Nikitenko December 04, 2025

How to Make a Quick Veggie Ratatouille Side Dish for Seafood

A great seafood dinner becomes exceptional when paired with a fresh, vibrant side dish. This quick veggie ratatouille-style mix is the perfect match for scallops, salmon, rockfish, snapper, halibut, shrimp, and more.

Made with simple, everyday vegetables and cooked in minutes, this side dish brings color, flavor, and balance to your plate. Chef Joshua Roshan demonstrates just how fast and easy it is to prepare a gourmet vegetable mix to complement your favorite seafood.

Why This Ratatouille-Style Side Dish Is Ideal for Seafood

Seafood pairs beautifully with vegetables that offer:

  • Freshness

  • Natural sweetness

  • Light acidity

  • Soft heat

  • Vibrant color

This fast ratatouille delivers all of these elements without overpowering the delicate flavor of seafood.

Serve it alongside premium options such as:

These seafood varieties complement the dish perfectly and can be delivered straight to your door.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe is designed for 1–2 servings and scales easily.

  • ¼ squash, cut into small pieces

  • ¼ zucchini, cut into small pieces

  • ¼ onion, diced

  • Olive oil

  • Salt

  • Black pepper

  • Adjika (spicy tomato-based paste from the Caucasus region)

  • Broth or water

Adjika adds heat, brightness, and depth that enhances both vegetables and seafood.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Vegetables

Cut squash, zucchini, and onion into small, even pieces.
Add them to a bowl—each vegetable measured at about ¼ for one to two people.

Season with:

  • Olive oil

  • Salt

  • Black pepper

Mix well.

2. Heat Your Pan

Place a fry pan over medium-high heat.
When hot, add the vegetable mixture.

Sear until the vegetables reach your preferred texture:

  • Softer → cook longer

  • Firmer → cook shorter

3. Add Adjika for Flavor

Once the vegetables begin to soften, add adjika to the pan.

This traditional Caucasus paste adds:

  • Spicy tomato flavor

  • Sweetness

  • Rich color

  • Deep aroma

Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.

4. Finish With Broth or Water

Add a splash of broth or water to loosen the mixture and create a light glaze.
Let it reduce for a moment until the vegetables are coated.

Your ratatouille-style side dish is ready.

Serving Suggestions

This flavorful side pairs beautifully with:

Its bright colors and balanced flavors elevate any seafood dinner.

Make It a Complete Seafood Meal

For high-quality seafood delivered to your home—fresh, frozen, smoked, or whole—visit globalseafoods.com.

Pair this ratatouille with your favorite scallops, snapper, rockfish, or salmon for a truly gourmet experience.

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