Description
A fragrant and rich French seafood stew that brings the flavors of the ocean together with aromatic spices and saffron.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fennel bulb, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound mussels, scrubbed
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound white fish, cut into chunks
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon saffron threads
- 4 cups fish broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, fennel, and bell pepper; sauté until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and saffron, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the fish broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add mussels; cover and cook until they open, about 5 minutes.
- Add shrimp and fish; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and thyme.
- Stir in parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- This dish can be made with various types of seafood based on availability.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 200 milligrams