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Bouillabaisse

Traditional Provençal fish stew.

135 minutes
Serves 9
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large, wide pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions, fennel, and garlic until softened and fragrant (about 10 minutes).

  2. 2

    Add the chopped tomatoes, orange peel, saffron threads, and a pinch of salt. Cook until the tomatoes break down.

  3. 3

    Pour in 6 cups of water or fish stock and bring to a rapid boil. Simmer vigorously for 15 minutes to create an aromatic broth.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Add the thickest, firmest pieces of fish first and cook for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the more delicate fish, followed by the shrimp and mussels. Cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes until the mussels open and the fish is opaque and flaky.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, ladling the broth and seafood over thick slices of toasted rustic bread rubbed with garlic, accompanied by rouille (garlic saffron mayonnaise).

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