Classic Bouillabaisse Recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
🕰️ Serves 4 | Prep Time: 20 min | Cook Time: 35 min<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 leeks (white part only), sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp saffron threads<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 bay leaf<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp orange zest<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 cups fish stock (or seafood stock)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tomatoes, chopped (peeled and seeded if desired)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 lb (450g) firm white fish (cod, halibut, sea bass), cut into chunks<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt & black pepper, to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional: \u00bd lb mussels, \u00bd lb shrimp, \u00bd lb scallops or other seafood<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional garnish: fresh parsley or fennel fronds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional for serving: crusty French bread & rouille sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Saut\u00e9 aromatics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and leeks. Saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Add flavor base:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Add the saffron threads, bay leaf, and orange zest. Stir briefly to release their aroma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Deglaze & simmer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour in the white wine and simmer for 2 minutes. Then add the fish stock and chopped tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Let cook uncovered for about 15\u201320 minutes to develop flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Add seafood:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Season the broth with salt and pepper. Gently add the white fish chunks. Simmer for 5\u20137 minutes until just cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(If using shellfish like mussels or shrimp, add them now and simmer until they open or turn pink.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Finish & serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ladle the bouillabaisse into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with toasted French bread and rouille if desired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Optional Rouille (Traditional Spicy Garlic Sauce)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 garlic clove<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 egg yolk<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp Dijon mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 pinch cayenne or paprika<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Salt to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A splash of lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
🌀 Whisk all ingredients together or blend until creamy. Spread on bread and float on top of the soup!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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