SIMPLE BOUILLABAISSE

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This appeared in a Times article called "Bouillabaisse and Chowders: An Eel-Soup Digression - Who Now Get the Best Vegetables and Fruits - A Dear Fish Market." The author is unknown. You may halve the amount of oil if you find it alarming.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     lunch, one pot, soups and stews

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 carrot, peeled and very thinly sliced
2 pinches saffron
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs parsley
2 cloves garlic
1 pound each boned and skinned cod and halibut (fluke or sea bass may be substituted for either), cut into 2-inch pieces
2 cups peeled and deveined medium shrimp
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup rich fish broth
1/2 cup white wine
6 slices toasted country bread

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes, onion, carrot, saffron, bay leaf and parsley. Peel and crush 1 garlic clove and add it to the pan. Add the fish, shrimp and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and boil for 10 minutes. Add the fish broth and wine, bring to a rapid simmer and cook until the fish is just cooked through. Adjust the seasoning, adding more saffron, lemon juice, salt and pepper as desired.
  • Rub the toasts with the remaining peeled garlic clove. Set a toast in the bottom of each of 6 bowls and ladle the soup on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 551, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 728 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Umar Ali Khan
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This recipe is not for beginners. It's very complicated and time-consuming. I would not recommend it to anyone who is not an experienced cook.


Kahalani Fosita
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I followed the recipe exactly but my bouillabaisse turned out watery and tasteless. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Bhawana Lamsal
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The broth was bland and the seafood was overcooked. I was disappointed with this recipe.


Encanto Encanto
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a different type of seafood.


Zubairkhansaraaf Zubairkhansaraaf
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I loved this bouillabaisse. The broth was light and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Rejoice Mummy sky
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This is my go-to recipe for bouillabaisse. It's simple to make and always turns out delicious.


NOEL KENYON
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The broth is flavorful and the seafood is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend it!


Maguruh Symoh
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Parvez Rana
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Delicious!


Sintea Kanom
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This bouillabaisse was amazing! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sohan Bhandari
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I've never had bouillabaisse before, but this recipe made me a fan. The broth was flavorful and the seafood was succulent. I will definitely be making this again.


Dean Neeson
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


caleb muuo
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood stews, but this bouillabaisse changed my mind. The broth was light and flavorful, and the seafood was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again!


Deviil Queen
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This bouillabaisse was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the seafood was cooked perfectly. I especially loved the combination of different types of fish and shellfish.