Spiced Seafood Soup with Saffron Essence Recipe

Spiced Seafood Soup with Saffron Essence Recipe

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This luxurious dish brings together the delicate textures of prawns, squid, and mussels in a vibrant broth infused with the exotic aroma of saffron. Each spoonful is a feast for the senses, offering a visual delight with its colourful ingredients and a truly warming experience perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients:

  • Prawn 200g, cleaned and deveined
  • Squid 200g, cleaned and sliced
  • Mussels 300g, cleaned and debearded
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Onion 1 large, finely chopped
  • Garlic 3 cloves, minced
  • Saffron 1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika 1 tsp
  • Tomato paste 2 tbsp
  • Fish stock 1 litre
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Seafood
    1 Prepare the Seafood

    Clean and prepare prawn, squid, and mussels. Set aside.

  2. Sauté Aromatics
    2 Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions and garlic until translucent.

  3. Add Spices and Stock
    3 Add Spices and Stock

    Stir in saffron, smoked paprika, and tomato paste. Add fish stock and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavours meld.

  4. Cook Seafood
    4 Cook Seafood

    Add the seafood to the pot. Cook until prawns are pink, squid is tender, and mussels have opened (approximately 5-7 minutes).

  5. Finish and Serve
    5 Finish and Serve

    Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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