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Bouillabaisse Recipe

Bouillabaisse Recipe

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A classic French seafood stew, Bouillabaisse is a flavorful dish made with a variety of fresh fish and shellfish cooked in a saffron-infused broth. This aromatic stew is perfect for a special dinner or gathering.

Ingredients

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Broth:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 leeks, white and light green parts, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups fish stock or seafood broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

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
  • 1/2 lb squid or scallops (optional)

Garnish:

  • Chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large Dutch oven, heat olive oil and sauté onion, leeks, celery, and garlic until softened.
  2. Add Flavorings: Stir in saffron, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, and orange zest.
  3. Deglaze and Simmer: Pour in white wine, add tomatoes, fish stock, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  4. Cook Seafood: Add white fish, then mussels, clams, shrimp, and squid. Simmer until cooked through.
  5. Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges before serving hot.

Notes

  • Bouillabaisse is traditionally served with rouille (a garlicky saffron mayonnaise) and crusty bread.
  • Use the freshest seafood available, and feel free to customize the mix based on local catch.

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