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Bouillabaisse (Seafood Stew) recipe that delights your taste!

A delightful seafood stew that combines a variety of fresh seafood with aromatic vegetables and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium fennel bulb chopped
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth
  • 1 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound firm white fish such as cod or halibut, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 pound mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Lemon wedges for serving
  • Crusty bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, fennel, and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, fish stock, saffron, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chunks of white fish to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add the shrimp and mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened and the shrimp are cooked through.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Serve hot with lemon wedges and crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño when sautéing the vegetables.
  • You can substitute the seafood with your favorites, such as scallops or crab, or use a mix of frozen seafood for convenience.

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