Bouillabaisse
A Marseille-born saffron fish stew with a mix of sea fish, shellfish, and a spiced rouille-spread crouton.
Cuisines
French
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon | Olive oil |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 | Leek , thinly sliced |
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1 | Fennel Bulb , thinly sliced |
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1 | Carrot , diced |
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1 large | Tomato , chopped |
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1 cup | White Wine , dry |
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4 cups | Fish stock |
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1 pinch | Saffron , threads |
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1 | Bay Leaf |
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1 teaspoon | Thyme , dried |
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1 | Orange zest |
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200 grams | White Fish Fillet , cut into chunks |
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200 grams | Mussel , cleaned |
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200 grams | Shrimp , peeled and deveined |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 | Black Pepper , to taste |
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1 tablespoon | Parsley , fresh, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2 Add onion, garlic, leek, fennel, and carrot, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 4 Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
- 5 Add the fish stock, saffron, bay leaf, thyme, and orange zest. Bring to a boil.
- 6 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7 Add the white fish, mussels, and shrimp to the pot.
- 8 Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.
- 9 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 10 Remove the bay leaf and discard.
- 11 Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Tips
Serve with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful broth.