Bouillabaisse Recipe

Name: Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 6 cups fish stock; 12 ounces (16 to 20) shrimp in the shell; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 1/2 pounds halibut, cod, or tilapia fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 4 ounces scallops, drained of liquid; 1 dozen mussels, scrubbed; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

4 cups water
6 cups fish stock
12 ounces (16 to 20) shrimp in the shell
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
3 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
2 1/2 pounds halibut, cod, or tilapia fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces scallops, drained of liquid
1 dozen mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1
Prepare a medium-hot fire (350F) in a wood-fired oven, cooker, or grill.
2
Combine the water and stock in a stockpot and bring to a simmer over coals or on the floor of a wood-fired oven.
3
Shell the shrimp and put the shells in the stockpot.
4
Set aside and keep warm.
5
Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat on a grate over a grill or on the floor of a wood-fired oven.
6
Add the onion, celery, and carrots and saute for 5 minutes.
7
Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
8
Remove the shells from the warm broth and add three-quarters of the liquid to the sauteed vegetables.
9
Add the wine, salt, pepper, saffron, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
10
Move to a cooler area of the oven and simmer for 15 minutes; discard the bay leaves.
11
Return to a boil, add the fish, and simmer for 5 minutes.
12
Add the remaining stock, the scallops, and mussels and cook for 2 minutes.
13
Add the shrimp and cook for another 3 minutes.
14
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
15
Bring to a low boil for 1 minute.
16
Discard any unopened mussels.
17
Stir in the parsley and serve in bowls.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 6 cups fish stock, 12 ounces (16 to 20) shrimp in the shell, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 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.

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