Description
A versatile one-pot seafood dish that combines various types of seafood with rich flavors, perfect for entertaining or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- Selection of fresh or thawed seafood (shrimp, fish, scallops, mussels, clams)
- 1 heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or deep skillet
- Fresh aromatics and vegetables
- Cooking liquid (stock, wine, or water)
- Seasonings including saffron (or turmeric with red pepper as substitute)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- If using frozen seafood, thaw completely and pat dry before cooking
- Prepare the base sauce in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven
- Add seafood in order of cooking time:
- – Fish until it flakes easily
- – Shrimp until pink and opaque
- – Scallops until firm and opaque
- – Shellfish until opened (discard unopened ones)
- Serve immediately when all seafood is properly cooked
Notes
- Fresh seafood delivers optimal flavor, but high-quality frozen seafood works well when properly defrosted
- Base sauce can be prepared up to 24 hours ahead
- Use a pinch of turmeric with red pepper threads as a saffron substitute
- Ensure pot has a tight-fitting lid for even heat distribution
- Discard any shellfish that remain closed after cooking
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: one pot seafood, seafood dish, mixed seafood recipe, easy seafood dinner
