Description
A rich and flavorful Spanish Seafood Stew (Zarzuela de Mariscos) made with a medley of seafood, saffron, white wine, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a special occasion or cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup fish or chicken stock
- 400g (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 pinch saffron threads
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 300g (10 oz) firm white fish fillets, cut into chunks
- 250g (8 oz) raw prawns/shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 200g (7 oz) mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 200g (7 oz) squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, red capsicum, and chilli flakes (if using). Cook for another 3 minutes until capsicum is soft.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add stock, crushed tomatoes, saffron, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add the fish and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add prawns, mussels, and squid. Stir gently, cover, and cook for 5–7 minutes until the mussels open and seafood is just cooked through.
- Discard any unopened mussels. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Notes
- You can use frozen seafood – just thaw before using.
- Adjust seafood quantities based on availability or preference.
- Great with crusty bread or over rice.
- Saffron adds authentic flavor, but can be substituted with a pinch of turmeric for color if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
