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20-Min Saffron Seafood Broth

A streamlined bouillabaisse: shrimp and mussels in a golden saffron-tomato broth finished with crusty bread. One pot, one TikTok dinner.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
280
Protein
32g
20-Min Saffron Seafood Broth
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium. Add fennel and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in stock and crushed tomatoes. Stir in saffron, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and mussels. Cover and simmer until mussels open and shrimp turns pink, 5–7 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Discard any unopened mussels. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  5. Step 5

    Ladle broth and seafood into shallow bowls. Top with crusty bread for dunking.

Tools you’ll need

  • heavy pot or large shallow pan (5+ quart capacity)
  • slotted spoon
  • shallow serving bowls

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