Seafood Stew with Saffron and Fennel: A Warm Embrace from the Sea

This flavorful stew is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean without seafood.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 pound clams, scrubbed

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and fennel and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the vegetable broth, white wine, and saffron threads to the pot.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Add the mussels and clams to the pot and cook until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
7. Discard any mussels or clams that do not open.
8. Serve the stew immediately.