SEAFOOD IN SAFFRON BROTH

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Mussel     Saffron     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 fennel bulb (sometimes called anise)
1 small onion
1 large plum tomato
1 large garlic clove
1/2 pound mussels (preferably cultivated)
1/4 pound large shrimp (about 7)
a 1/2-pound piece skinless scrod or halibut
1/4 teaspoon crumbled saffron threads
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups fish stock or low-salt chicken broth
Garnish: lemon wedges
Accompaniment: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb, discarding stalks. Finely chop fennel and onion. Seed tomato and finely chop. Mince garlic. Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Shell shrimp and devein. Cut scrod into 1-inch pieces. Stir saffron into wine.
  • In a 4-quart kettle cook fennel and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine mixture and simmer until reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 3 minutes. Add mussels with 1/2 cup stock and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until most mussels are opened, about 2 minutes. Add shrimp, scrod, tomato, and remaining 2 1/2 cups stock and cook at a bare simmer until fish is just cooked through, about 2 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Divide seafood between 2 bowls and ladle broth over it. Garnish seafood with lemon wedges and serve with bread.

Rickey Bull
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful broth and the perfectly cooked seafood. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zahoor Khaskheli
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Hari Sapkota
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This seafood dish was absolutely delicious! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the scallops, which were perfectly seared. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Tlholo Makwala
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavorful broth and the perfectly cooked seafood. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Majesty A
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This seafood dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. However, the broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would recommend this recipe to others who enjoy spicy food.


LoveX Quintana
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I'm a big fan of seafood and this dish did not disappoint! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the shrimp, which were plump and juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again!


IYE Improve Your English84
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This seafood dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


loagan jake
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavorful broth and the perfectly cooked seafood. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ogunwuyi Adewale
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


ASHAB UDDIN
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This seafood dish was a bit too fishy for my taste. The broth was also a bit too salty. However, the seafood was cooked perfectly and the presentation was beautiful.


Moses Adebayo
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I was a bit hesitant to try this dish because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I'm so glad I did! The broth was amazing and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the scallops, which were perfectly seared.


Lokesh Kumar
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This seafood dish was absolutely delicious! The saffron broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I especially loved the mussels, which were plump and tender. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.


Thiago Ridderikhof
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, even for a dinner party.


KK KK
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This seafood dish was a delight! The saffron broth was incredibly flavorful and aromatic, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the shrimp, which were plump and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!


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