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Easy Bouillabaisse

Easy Bouillabaisse

A flavorful and easy-to-make French seafood stew with fresh fish, shellfish, and aromatic herbs.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb assorted fish fillets
  • 0.5 lb mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 0.5 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1 cup white wine dry
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp saffron threads soaked in a little warm water
  • 1 tsp Herbes de Provence
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato paste, saffron (with soaking water), Herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Pour in white wine and fish stock, bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes to develop flavors.
  • Add assorted fish fillets, mussels, and shrimp to the pot, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes until seafood is cooked through and mussels have opened.
  • Discard any unopened mussels. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

For best results, use fresh seafood and homemade fish stock. Serve with rouille sauce on the side.