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Bouillabaisse recipe

Irresistible Bouillabaisse Recipe: A Cozy Taste of Provence

Discover the authentic Bouillabaisse recipe, a delightful seafood stew rich in flavor and heartwarming aromas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute vegetable oil if necessary.
  • 2 cups Leeks Chopped, can replace with onions.
  • 1 cup Fennel Sliced, can replace with celery.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, fresh is best.
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes Opt for fresh for brighter flavor.
Broth
  • 4 cups Fish Stock Use homemade or store-bought.
  • 0.5 grams Saffron Consider turmeric as a substitute.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Black Pepper Essential for seasoning.
Seafood
  • 1 pound Fresh Fish (snapper, cod, halibut) Choose firm fish, optional salmon.
  • 1 pound Shrimp Opt for shell-on shrimp.
  • 1 pound Mussels Ensure they’re fresh and clean.
Finishing Touches
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Herbs (thyme, parsley) Dried herbs work fine if fresh isn’t available.

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add leeks and fennel, sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute until aromatic.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes until they break down.
  4. Pour in fish stock, bring to a gentle simmer, then add saffron, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Fold in fresh fish, shrimp, and mussels. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in chopped herbs just before serving.
  7. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra herbs. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal taste, use fresh seafood and monitor cooking times to prevent overcooking.

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