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Real Bouillabaisse (Bouillabaisse Marseillaise)

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

2h 50m

Total Time

3h 20m

This Real Bouillabaisse recipe captures the essence of the traditional fisherman's stew from Provence. With its rich, flavorful broth made of fish bones and heads, saffron, and aromatic vegetables, combined with fresh seafood and a spicy rouille, this dish is a true taste of the Mediterranean.

Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse Recipe

Seafood Bouillabaisse

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Servings: 8

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1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil

1 large yellow onion (12 ounces; 340g), diced

1 large leek (1 pound; 450g), washed of any grit and diced

1 medium fennel bulb (8 ounces; 225g), cored and diced

5 medium cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds

2 large pinches saffron threads

One (2-inch) strip zest from 1 orange

Large pinch cayenne pepper or other red chili powder

2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste

6 plum tomatoes (1 1/4 pounds; 565g), cored, seeded, and diced

2 pounds (900g) whole fish or fish bones and heads

2 cups (475ml) dry white wine

1/4 cup (60ml) Pernod or pastis (optional)

2 quarts (1.9L) boiling water, or more as needed

2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley

Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 medium cloves garlic

1/4 cup crumbled stale bread or panko bread crumbs (1/2 ounce; 15g)

Large pinch cayenne pepper or other red chili powder

Pinch saffron threads

1/2 cup (120ml) extra-virgin olive oil

3 to 5 pounds (1.3 to 2.25kg) mixed whole and/or filleted fish

1 pound (450g) mussels and/or crabs (optional; see note)

Baguette toasts, for serving

Real Bouillabaisse (Bouillabaisse Marseillaise)

Ingredients

For The Broth

For The Rouille

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Nutrition Facts

Real Bouillabaisse (Bouillabaisse Marseillaise)

Ingredients

For The Broth

For The Rouille

To Finish

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts