Mediterranean Seafood Medley

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4
Mediterranean Seafood Medley: A Delicious Seafood Feast
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

20 baby squid ( tubes and tentacles ) , cleaned
3 cups milk
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 cloves garlic , minced
2 small onions , chopped
2 large carrots , chopped
2 tomatoes , chopped
1 small fennel bulb , diced
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 cup dry white wine
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 bunch fresh parsley
1/2 bunch fresh tarragon
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 tablespoon loosely packed saffron threads
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes , drained and cut into strips
6 baby fennel bulbs , halved
1/2 bunch fresh thyme , chopped
10 fresh oysters in shells , well scrubbed
20 littleneck clams
20 fresh mussels
6 fillets fresh sea bass
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 sprigs parsley , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
572
Sugar
8g
Fat
27g
Mediterranean Seafood Medley is a savory and delicious seafood dish that is perfect for seafood lovers. This dish brings together a variety of seafood including baby squid, oysters, clams, mussels, and sea bass, all cooked in a rich tomato-vegetable sauce. The vegetables give the dish depth, and the saffron lends a wonderful floral flavor. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy dinner party, but it is also suitable as a comforting meal for a cozy night in. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the juicy goodness!

Instructions

1.Begin by preparing the seafood. Cut the cleaned baby squid into bite-sized pieces and soak them in the milk to tenderize.
2.Next, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté until fragrant. Add the carrots, fennel, and tomatoes, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
3.Stir in the tomato paste, white wine, chicken stock, parsley, tarragon, thyme, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and saffron threads. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
4.In a separate pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, baby fennel bulbs, and thyme, and cook until the vegetables are tender.
5.Add the oysters, clams, mussels, and sea bass fillets to the pot with the tomato-vegetable mixture. Simmer without stirring until the seafood is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
6.Serve the Mediterranean Seafood Medley hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

PROS

This dish is absolutely loaded with seafood, making it a great way to enjoy multiple types of seafood in one meal.

The tomato-vegetable sauce is flavorful and savory, making the perfect complement to the seafood.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein and other essential nutrients found in seafood.

CONS

This recipe calls for several different types of seafood, so it could be expensive depending on where you live.

This recipe takes a bit of time and effort to prepare, so it may not be suitable for a quick weeknight dinner.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Seafood is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients that are important for overall health.
The vegetables in this dish are also an important source of vitamins and minerals.

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