Simple Bouillabaisse Recipe

Name: Simple Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced; 2 pinches saffron; 1 bay leaf; 4 sprigs parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pound each boned and skinned cod and halibut (fluke or sea bass may be substituted for either), cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 cups peeled and deveined medium shrimp; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup rich fish broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 6 slices toasted country bread

Servings: persons

1 cup olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 pinches saffron
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 pound each boned and skinned cod and halibut (fluke or sea bass may be substituted for either), cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups peeled and deveined medium shrimp
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup rich fish broth
1/2 cup white wine
6 slices toasted country bread

1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the tomatoes, onion, carrot, saffron, bay leaf and parsley.
3
Peel and crush 1 garlic clove and add it to the pan.
4
Add the fish, shrimp and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and boil for 10 minutes.
5
Add the fish broth and wine, bring to a rapid simmer and cook until the fish is just cooked through.
6
Adjust the seasoning, adding more saffron, lemon juice, salt and pepper as desired.
7
Rub the toasts with the remaining peeled garlic clove.
8
Set a toast in the bottom of each of 6 bowls and ladle the soup on top.

680

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup olive oil, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced, 1 small onion, thinly sliced, 1 carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

Simple Bouillabaisse

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