Rustic Spanish Seafood Caldereta with Saffron and Paprika

Name: Rustic Spanish Seafood Caldereta with Saffron and Paprika
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: White fish fillets; Shrimp; Garlic cloves; Olive oil; Lemon juice; Salt and pepper; Olive oil; Onion; Red bell pepper; Garlic cloves; Sweet paprika; Saffron threads; Crushed tomatoes; Fish or seafood stock; Potatoes; Green peas; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley; Lemon wedges

A traditional Spanish seafood stew bursting with flavor

An irresistible, aromatic seafood stew combining saffron and paprika for a vibrant, nourishing meal.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Seafood Marinade

White fish fillets

1 lb, cut into chunks

Shrimp

1/2 lb, peeled and deveined

Garlic cloves

2, minced

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Lemon juice

Juice of 1 lemon

Salt and pepper

To taste

For the Stew Base

Olive oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Red bell pepper

1, diced

Garlic cloves

3, minced

Sweet paprika

1 tsp

Saffron threads

1/2 tsp

Crushed tomatoes

1 can (14 oz)

Fish or seafood stock

4 cups

For the Vegetables

Potatoes

2 medium, peeled and diced

Green peas

1/2 cup, fresh or frozen

Salt and pepper

To taste

For Garnish

Fresh parsley

Chopped

Lemon wedges

Preparation

Marinating the Seafood

Combine seafood

In a large bowl, combine the fish fillets and shrimp.

Add marinade ingredients

Add minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Marinate

Toss until the seafood is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Preparing the Stew Base

Heat oil and cook onion

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add aromatics and spices

Stir in red bell pepper, garlic, sweet paprika, and saffron. Cook for another 2 minutes.

⚠ Avoid boiling the stew vigorously; it will break apart the seafood. 💡 Pro Tip: Infuse the saffron in warm stock for stronger flavor extraction.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Base

Add crushed tomatoes and stock to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Incorporating Vegetables

Stir in diced potatoes and peas, season with salt and pepper, and continue to simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

Finishing with Seafood

Gently add marinated seafood and simmer for another 10 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

Plating & Serving