Description
A delightful Spanish seafood dish that combines shrimp, mussels, and fish in a rich tomato-based broth, infused with spices and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- Seafood (such as shrimp, mussels, and white fish)
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Clean the seafood, ensuring mussels are scrubbed and debearded, and shrimp are peeled and deveined. Chop your vegetables and tomatoes.
- Start with Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Build the Base: Stir in tomatoes and let simmer until they break down, creating a rich base.
- Spice It Up: Add saffron, paprika, and salt, letting the spices infuse into the tomato base.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate the Seafood: Layer in seafood, starting with fish, then shrimp and mussels. Cover and cook until mussels open and shrimp turn pink (about 5–7 minutes).
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle with chopped parsley or cilantro just before serving.
- Serve and Savor: Ladle into bowls with a range of seafood, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
Ensure seafood is fresh for best flavor. Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Spanish seafood, Zarzuela, seafood stew, family dinner, Mediterranean cuisine