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Bouillabaisse Recipe

Bouillabaisse Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

Bouillabaisse is a traditional French fish stew hailing from the Provence region. This hearty seafood soup is rich in flavor, featuring an array of fresh fish and shellfish simmered in a fragrant broth infused with saffron and herbs.


Ingredients

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Broth:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 leeks (white and light green parts), sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups fish stock (or seafood broth)

Seafood:

  • 1 lb firm white fish (such as cod or halibut), cut into chunks
  • 1/2 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/2 lb clams, scrubbed
  • 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Chopped parsley
  • Orange wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion, leeks, garlic, and fennel. Cook until soft. Stir in tomato, orange zest, saffron, cayenne, thyme, and bay leaves. Cook for 2 minutes. Add white wine and fish stock. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add Seafood: Season with salt and pepper. Add fish chunks, simmer for 5 minutes. Add mussels, clams, and shrimp. Cook covered for 5–7 minutes until seafood is cooked.
  3. Finish and Serve: Discard any unopened shells and bay leaves. Ladle bouillabaisse into bowls. Garnish with parsley and orange wedges.

Notes

  • Traditionally served with crusty bread and rouille, a garlicky mayonnaise.
  • Vary the seafood with monkfish, scallops, or crab.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg