Spiced Seafood Soup with Saffron Essence Recipe

Preparation Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 4

June 29, 2024 4.8

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
Clean and prepare prawn, squid, and mussels. Set aside.
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
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
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
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.