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Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse

Provencal French seafood stew with saffron, fennel, and rouille. Coastal elegance.

30
Prep (min)
60
Cook (min)
90
Total (min)
4
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • •2 lbs Mixed white fish
  • •2 lbs White fish
  • •1 lb Mussels
  • •0.5 lb Shrimp
  • •2 cans Tomatoes
  • •1 large Fennel bulb
  • •1 large Onion
  • •1 tbsp Orange zest
  • •6 cloves Garlic
  • •0.5 cup White wine
  • •1 pinch Saffron threads
  • •4 cups Fish stock
  • •0.5 cup Rouille
  • •1 pinch Saffron

Instructions

  1. 1

    Sauté fennel and onion in olive oil until soft

    💡 Fennel is the soul of this dish

  2. 2

    Add tomatoes, saffron, orange zest, simmer 15 minutes

    💡 Saffron needs time to infuse

  3. 3

    Add fish stock, bring to gentle simmer

    💡 Never boil - delicate fish

  4. 4

    Add firm fish first, cook 5 minutes

    💡 Stagger cooking times by density

  5. 5

    Add shrimp, cook 3 minutes until pink

    💡 Shrimp overcook instantly

  6. 6

    Add mussels, cover, cook until opened

    💡 Discard any that don't open

  7. 7

    Serve with rouille and crusty bread

    💡 Rouille ties everything together