BOUILLABAISSE

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Provided by R. W. Apple Jr.

Categories     dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 to 4 pounds mixed fish fillets (John Dory, red mullet, red snapper, porgy, pompano, striped bass, monkfish, grouper, hake), cut into 3-inch chunks
1 tablespoon pastis (Ricard or Pernod)
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons saffron threads, crumbled
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 quarts Fish Stock for Bouillabaisse (see recipe), plus a few tablespoons for rouille
2 pounds (about 3 large) potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
Cayenne pepper
4 to 5 cloves peeled garlic
1 small hunk country bread, crust removed
1 baguette or loaf of country bread, cut into slices and dried in oven

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine fish, pastis, two pinches of saffron and 1/2 cup olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper, and mix well without breaking up fish. Cover, and refrigerate for at least three hours.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed stockpot, combine fish stock and remaining saffron. Place over high heat, and bring to a rapid boil. Add potatoes, and cook for 7 minutes. Add largest, firmest pieces of fish from the bowl, and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining pieces of fish, and continue to boil until potatoes are tender, about 10 more minutes. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
  • Prepare the rouille: Crush 2 to 3 cloves garlic, and use a mortar and pestle to mash with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Dunk hunk of bread into 2 to 3 tablespoons hot fish stock, squeeze out liquid, and add to mortar. Mash well.
  • Take 2 to 3 slices potato from Bouillabaisse, and mash with pestle into a thick paste. Gradually add remaining olive oil, drop by drop, mashing mixture in a circular motion until thick and smooth. (If mixture breaks up, add a teaspoon or two of hot fish stock or a little more soup-soaked bread.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, remove fish and potatoes from soup, and arrange on a large serving platter. Ladle some soup over fish, and keep warm. Rub slices of bread with 2 cloves garlic, and place in a dish on the table along with bowl of rouille. Have diners dab croutons with rouille and place them in soup plates. Ladle soup over croutons, and place a serving of fish and potatoes into each plate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 538, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1598 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Rana Pathan
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This bouillabaisse is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The flavors are amazing, and it's a great way to impress your guests.


Raynold Paru
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good bouillabaisse recipe for years, and this one is perfect.


Shazil Mehmood
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This is the best bouillabaisse I've ever had! The flavors are incredible, and the seafood is cooked to perfection.


Munaza Mubeen
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Overall, I thought this bouillabaisse was good, but not great. I think it could be improved with a few tweaks to the recipe.


Nasteexo Ibraahim
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The broth in this bouillabaisse was a bit too thin for my taste. I think next time I'll simmer it for longer to reduce it.


funtime freddy
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think next time I'll use less seafood and more vegetables.


MOTEBACON_ YT
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this bouillabaisse. The flavors were well-balanced, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Onye Buchi
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This bouillabaisse was easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of seafood, and it was all cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.


Angela Oratile
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I've made this bouillabaisse several times now, and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shohidul Khan
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I made this bouillabaisse for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe.


Lisa Ross
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This bouillabaisse was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lilah Simkus
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I'm a big fan of bouillabaisse, and this recipe did not disappoint. The flavors were rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mani Shah
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Overall, I thought this bouillabaisse was good, but not great. I think it could be improved with a few tweaks to the recipe.


Demon editz
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The broth in this bouillabaisse was a bit too thin for my taste. I think next time I'll simmer it for longer to reduce it.


Fully Formula
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think next time I'll use less seafood and more vegetables.


Abdul Qayuom
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this bouillabaisse. The flavors were well-balanced, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Amadou fattty
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This bouillabaisse was easy to make and turned out great! I used a variety of seafood, and it was all cooked perfectly. The broth was also very flavorful.


Sac Right
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I've made this bouillabaisse several times now, and it never disappoints. It's a great way to use up leftover seafood, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Visma Khatri
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I made this bouillabaisse for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I received several requests for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Leronie mark
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This bouillabaisse was absolutely delicious! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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