Butterfish Bourride (Fish Stew) Recipe

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   1 Prepare the fish stock: peel and finely chop the onion, wash and cut the fennel in thin strips.

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   Fry these vegetables lightly in the oil.

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   When they are golden brown, add in the central bone of the fish and the bouquet garni.

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   Cover with water.

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   Season.

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   Simmer for about 25 min, then skim.

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   2 When the stock is ready, strain the liquid, add in the c. of Pastis and return to the heat.

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   3 Cut the fish into cubes and put in the stock.

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   Cook over a low heat for 10 min.

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    4 When the fish has turned white, remove it carefully with a skimming ladle.

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    Reduce the stock to two-thirds, add in the aioli and stir to thicken the sauce.

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    Pour the soup over the fish pcs, and decorate with the toasted bread.

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    Serve warm.

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    Ask your fishmonger to remove the central bone from the fish.

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    Once you have added the aioli to the soup, make sure it does not boil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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