Mussels

A coconut-milk curry scented with lemongrass and ginger.

This recipe is admittedly a little basic, but sometimes, basic is good. Basic is a garlicky, white winey, tomatoey broth that will take care of your expensive seafood, cook it gently, and make everything taste delicious.

This is a simple stew that delivers big flavor.

Chef Omar Allibhoy's friends and family say his is one of the very best seafood paellas they have tasted. The intensity of flavour in the stock you make will be the most important thing, as well as how wide your paella pan is. Believe it or not, it makes all the difference.

Mussels offer excellent nutrient density at a great value, making them an extremely accessible seafood.