Ann'S Christmas Eve Bouillabaisse Recipe

Name: Ann'S Christmas Eve Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 leeks, sliced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf (optional); 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice; 2 3/4 cups dry white wine; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces; 1 pinch saffron; 24 sea scallops; 30 small mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces

Servings: persons

1/2 cup olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 leeks, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf (optional)
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 3/4 cups dry white wine
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 pinch saffron
24 sea scallops
30 small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces

1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, garlic, leeks, thyme, and bay leaf; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Stir in the diced tomatoes, clam juice, white wine, fennel seed, salt and pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the snapper and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
3
Gently mix in the saffron, scallops, and mussels. Cook until the scallops are no longer translucent and the mussels have opened their shells, about five minutes. Add the lobster pieces and cook until heated through, about one minute.
4
Ladle the bouillabaisse into serving bowls, making sure each portion contains 5 mussels, 2 to 3 sea scallops, fish, and a piece of lobster.

285

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 3 leeks, sliced, and more.

Yes, Ann'S Christmas Eve Bouillabaisse falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ann'S Christmas Eve Bouillabaisse

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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