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Seafood Bouillabaisse Delight

Seafood Bouillabaisse Delight

Savor the flavors of the French Riviera with this Seafood Bouillabaisse Delight recipe. Perfect for any occasion, it’s easy to make and unforgettable to taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bulb fennel thinly sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 large shallots minced
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Espelette chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup dry white wine or fish stock
  • 1 can (800g) crushed tomatoes with juice
  • 6 cups fish broth homemade or store-bought
  • 1 ear corn kernels or 1 cup frozen corn
  • 700 g fresh mussels cleaned
  • 450 g raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 350-450 g squid cut into rings
  • q.s. fresh parsley or basil leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the fennel, onion, shallots, celery, fennel seeds, and salt. Cook until the veggies are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic and chili flakes, letting them sizzle for 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Deglaze the pot with white wine.
  3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, fish broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Toss in the corn and mussels, cover the pot, and cook until the mussels begin to open, around 5 minutes. Then add the shrimp and squid, cooking gently until tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil, and serve with garlic-rubbed crostini.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Use the freshest seafood possible for the best flavor. Clean mussels thoroughly and discard any that are cracked or open. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, and reheat gently on the stovetop. For a vegetarian version, swap seafood for hearty mushrooms. You can also use bottled clam juice in place of fish broth, and add more herbs or spices for extra flavor. Bouillabaisse is best served with crusty bread and a glass of white wine for an authentic experience!
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