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Spicy Spanish Seafood Stew

Spicy Spanish Seafood Stew: A Flavorful One-Pot Wonder

This Spicy Spanish Seafood Stew combines fresh seafood with aromatic spices for a quick, flavorful meal that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness and depth
  • 1/2 Onion, diced Provides aromatics and sweetness
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Essential in Mediterranean cooking
  • 1 tsp Hot Smoked Spanish Paprika Key spice for heat and depth
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme Adds herbaceous notes
  • 1/4 cup White Wine Contributes acidity and complexity
  • 15 oz Diced Tomatoes, canned Provides acidity
  • 1 cup Fish Broth Adds flavor
For the Seafood
  • 1/2 tsp Saffron Threads Crucial for authentic flavor and color
  • 4 pieces Cod Fillets Mild white fish base
  • 12 Jumbo Shrimp, peeled & deveined Adds protein and sweetness
  • 12 Fresh Mussels Provides a briny flavor
For Garnish and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped A fresh garnish for brightness
  • Sea Salt & Black Pepper Essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • sauté pan or Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the seafood by cleaning fresh mussels and patting dry the shrimp and cod fillets.
  2. In a large pan, heat olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  3. Add paprika and thyme, then deglaze with white wine, scraping the pan.
  4. Incorporate diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper, then add fish broth and saffron, bringing to a boil.
  5. Add cod, shrimp, and mussels, then cover and cook until mussels open and seafood is opaque.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the seafood as per your preference or availability.

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