Happy Holidays Dinner with Seafood | Ep.27

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: frozen shrimp

Chicken is a lean protein alternative, while frozen shrimp can be more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and vinegar is a cost-effective substitute.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a similar color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Pour in white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce.

Add fish stock, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

Add fish, shrimp, mussels, and clams to the pot; cook until seafood is just cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley and saffron; season with black pepper.

Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.

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