20-Min Saffron Seafood Stew with Garlic Bread
A TikTok-easy bouillabaisse inspired by the classic French stew: saffron-tomato broth with shrimp, mussels, and lobster tail, finished with garlicky toasts. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 2
Sear lobster tails shell-side down for 3 minutes until golden; flip and cook 2 min more. Transfer to a plate.
Step 3
Pour in crushed tomatoes, 1 cup water, saffron pinch, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 4
Add shrimp and mussels. Simmer 4 minutes until shrimp turns pink and mussel shells open; discard any unopened.
Step 5
Return lobster tails to the skillet, shell-side up. Toast baguette slices on a separate skillet 90 seconds per side; rub with minced garlic.
Step 6
Ladle stew into bowls, squeeze lemon over the top, and serve with garlic toast alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with high sides or shallow pot
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- second skillet (for toasting bread)
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