Seafood & fish stew (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Seafood

01 - 12 prawns or langoustines
02 - 500g of clams or cockles
03 - 500g of mussels
04 - 1 fresh squid
05 - 1kg of monkfish or cod fillets
06 - 6 scallops (optional)

→ Vegetables and Seasonings

07 - 3 shallots
08 - 1 celery stalk
09 - 1 leek (white part)
10 - 3 garlic cloves
11 - 1 onion
12 - 1 carrot

→ Sauce and Flavoring

13 - A pinch of saffron
14 - 1 can of diced tomatoes
15 - 20cl of dry white wine
16 - Salt and black pepper to taste
17 - Herbs like Provence mix (1 tablespoon)
18 - Olive oil

# Instructions:

01 - Use a deep pot to steam clams and mussels without water. Separate the liquid from them and set both aside.
02 - Slice the squid into strips and sauté it lightly in olive oil. Keep it aside for now.
03 - Dice the vegetables finely and cook them for about 10 minutes. Then, stir in the chopped tomatoes, wine, shellfish juice, and herbs. Let it simmer for 30 minutes.
04 - Add in the fish pieces, squid, shellfish, and prawns. Let everything cook for another 10 minutes.
05 - If using scallops, sear them for just 2-3 minutes until golden. Place them on the serving dish, and the meal is ready to be served hot.

# Notes:

01 - Zarzuela is a classic dish from Spain.
02 - You can adjust the seafood selection based on what’s available seasonally.