LAUREN'S BOUILLABAISSE

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This golden-colored soup is brimming with an assortment of seafood and is paired with savory, colorful sourdough toast with spread.- Lauren Covas, New Brunswick, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 21

2/3 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper, drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
TOASTS:
6 slices sourdough bread
1 garlic clove, halved
BOUILLABAISSE:
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads or 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
3-1/2 cups cubed red potatoes
2-1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups clam juice
2 teaspoons dried tarragon
24 fresh littleneck clams
24 fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
1 pound red snapper fillet, cut into 2-inch pieces
3/4 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place red pepper and mayonnaise in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate until serving., For toasts, rub 1 side of each bread slice with garlic; discard garlic. Cut bread slices in half. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 4-5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned., In a stockpot, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes and saffron. Add the potatoes, fennel, broth, clam juice and tarragon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender., Add the clams, mussels, snapper and shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until clams and mussels open and fish flakes easily with a fork. Discard any unopened clams or mussels. Spoon into bowls; sprinkle with parsley. Spread pepper mayo over toasts; serve with bouillabaisse.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Jesse Kilgallon
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This was my first time making bouillabaisse and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Amna Noor
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bouillabaisse turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much liquid.


Abrie Capell
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This is my new favorite bouillabaisse recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Cezanne Manalo
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Overall, this was a good bouillabaisse. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


Ugboma Victor
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste.


nightwolf
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices and herbs.


kcicf cuidx
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The broth was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall this was a good bouillabaisse.


Louahedj Elhocine
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Carina Gouveia freitas
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this bouillabaisse. The broth was light and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Me. Sayam
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This is the best bouillabaisse I've ever had. The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the seafood is cooked to perfection.


maricela martinez
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Followed the recipe to the letter and it turned out amazing! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly.


Vibe With Trisanna
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This bouillabaisse was a hit! The flavors were rich and complex, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the saffron rouille - it added a lovely depth of flavor to the dish.