ANN'S CHRISTMAS EVE BOUILLABAISSE

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This is my mom's recipe, and it is a treat. Most everyone wants second helpings (and even thirds)! For this recipe, a little saffron goes a long way and one can never have too much fennel; the seafood is suggested but you can change this recipe according to your taste!

Provided by maziekate

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Fish Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup olive oil
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 leeks, sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice
2 ¾ cups dry white wine
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 pinch saffron
24 sea scallops
30 small mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 pound cooked lobster meat, cut into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the celery, garlic, leeks, thyme, and bay leaf; cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes, clam juice, white wine, fennel seed, salt and pepper, and parsley. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the snapper and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Gently mix in the saffron, scallops, and mussels. Cook until the scallops are no longer translucent and the mussels have opened their shells, about five minutes. Add the lobster pieces and cook until heated through, about one minute.
  • Ladle the bouillabaisse into serving bowls, making sure each portion contains 5 mussels, 2 to 3 sea scallops, fish, and a piece of lobster.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 91.9 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 641.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

dave redi
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Overall, this was a good bouillabaisse. The flavors were good and the seafood was cooked well. However, I think it could have been better with a few tweaks to the recipe.


Kathy Mills
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper next time.


Grace Fiagbedzi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bouillabaisse turned out perfect. It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Okafor
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This bouillabaisse was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


SAMUEL MURIITHI
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This bouillabaisse is a must-try for seafood lovers! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it.


Sophie Bae
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I would give this bouillabaisse a 3 out of 5 stars. It was good, but not great.


Oscar Hill
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This bouillabaisse was a bit disappointing. The broth was bland and the seafood was overcooked.


Dream Smpfanpage
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Overall, this was a good bouillabaisse. The flavors were good and the seafood was cooked well. However, I think it could have been better with a few tweaks to the recipe.


JT Tom
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The broth was a bit too salty for my liking. I would recommend using less salt next time.


faithmarie toles
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less seafood.


Babu Reyyan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bouillabaisse turned out perfect. It was so delicious and flavorful. My guests were all very impressed.


A N DIP YT
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This bouillabaisse was amazing! The flavors were incredible and the seafood was so fresh. I will definitely be making this again.


Lilian Harry
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I made this bouillabaisse for my Christmas Eve dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The broth was so flavorful and the seafood was cooked to perfection.


Sarah Tshilumba
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The bouillabaisse is absolutely delicious and is perfect for a special occasion dinner.


Anitha Amahle
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I've made this bouillabaisse several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The key is to use fresh, high-quality seafood. I also like to add a bit of saffron to the broth for extra flavor.


Ali Raza bodla Pakistan zindabad
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This bouillabaisse was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the addition of the Pernod, which gave the dish a lovely anise flavor.