Saffron Spanish Seafood Stew with Beans – One-Pot Recipe

0g protein · 537 kcal

A cozy Spanish stew with cod, shrimp, beans, and saffron—rich flavor in under an hour. Easy, hearty, and perfect for weeknights or holidays.

4 servings537 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 3 grams
  • 1 tsp dried thyme 1 gram
  • 15.5 oz can white beans 440 grams
  • 15.5 oz can kidney beans 440 grams
  • 3 cups fish broth 720 ml
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cod fillets 7 oz / 200 grams each
  • 15 raw jumbo shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 8 grams
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • pinch sea salt
  • dash black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    One-pot convenience = minimal cleanup

  2. 2

    Deep flavor in under 1 hour

  3. 3

    High protein from seafood + high fiber from beans

  4. 4

    Authentic Spanish ingredients (saffron, paprika, olive oil)

  5. 5

    Works with fresh or frozen white fish

  6. 6

    Add seafood at the end to avoid overcooking.

  7. 7

    Prep ahead: Make the base earlier; add seafood only when serving.

  8. 8

    Use quality saffron for authentic Spanish aroma and color.

  9. 9

    Pair with crusty bread and Spanish wine for a complete meal.

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