Bouillabaisse Recipe

Name: Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/4 cup); 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/2 a small pepper); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup); 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves picked from stems; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup clam juice; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1/4 - 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed; 1/2 lb fish fillet (any sturdy white fish will do, I used Chilean Sea Bass); 8 littleneck clams (includes a few extra in case some don't open); 1/4 lb bay scallop; 1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/2 a small pepper)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, leaves picked from stems
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup clam juice
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/4 - 1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1/2 lb fish fillet (any sturdy white fish will do, I used Chilean Sea Bass)
8 littleneck clams (includes a few extra in case some don't open)
1/4 lb bay scallop
1/4 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Heat olive oil in a deep skillet; saute celery, green pepper, onion, and garlic until soft.
2
Add bay leaf, thyme, and crushed red pepper to the vegetables and saute for a minute or so.
3
Add wine, clam juice, tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Drop to a simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes. Give it a stir every so often and add the additional 1/4 cup water if the sauce looks too thick.
4
Add fish filets and clams. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork and the clams pop open.
5
Add shrimp and scallops. Simmer uncovered until cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with toasted baguette.

165

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 stalk celery, finely diced (about 1/4 cup), 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely diced (about 1/2 a small pepper), 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

Bouillabaisse

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