BOUILLABAISSE LINDER

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Provided by Lee Linder

Categories     Soup/Stew     Fish     Onion     Shellfish     Tomato     Clam     Lobster     Mussel     Fennel     Gourmet     New York

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 leeks (white and pale green parts only), sliced, washed well, and drained
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise, about 1 3/4 pounds), stalks trimmed flush with bulbs, bulbs sliced, and fronds reserved
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
1 tablespoon very hot water
For 8 cups fish stock:
3 pounds bones and trimmings of any white fish such as grouper, halibut, sole, and flounder
2 carrots, chopped coarse
2 celery ribs, chopped coarse
1 large onion, chopped coarse
1 bunch parsley stems, washed well and spun dry
10 whole black peppercorns
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons dried thyme, crumbled, or 1 fresh sprig thyme
12 cups water
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup dry white wine
two 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse
4 garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well, spun dry, and chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets such as grouper or halibut, cut into large pieces
two 2-pound live lobsters
18 very large mussels (about 1 1/2 pounds), scrubbed well and beards pulled off
18 littleneck clams (about 2 pounds)
Accompaniments: baguette slices brushed with olive oil, rubbed with a garlic clove half, and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle cook leeks, celery, fennel bulbs, and onion in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes. In a very small bowl combine saffron and hot water. Add saffron mixture to vegetables with stock, wine, tomatoes, garlic, bay leaves, tomato paste, parsley, salt, pepper, and reserved fennel fronds. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Pour mixture through a large sieve into a heatproof bowl, reserving vegetables (but discarding bay leaves) for another use if desired.
  • Return broth to kettle and bring to a simmer. Add fish and cook, covered, 10 minutes, or until opaque and cooked through. Transfer fish with a slotted spoon to a large platter and cover with foil to keep warm. To broth add lobsters and cook, covered, 12 minutes. Transfer lobsters with tongs to platter and cover with foil. To broth add mussels and clams and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until shells open, about 4 minutes. With slotted spoon transfer mussels and clams to platter, discarding any unopened ones.
  • Pour hot broth into bowls and serve with seafood and toasts.
  • To make fish stock:
  • In a large heavy kettle combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil and simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Pour stock through a fine sieve into a heatproof bowl, discarding solids, and cool. Fish stock may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Makes about 8 cups.

Ian Masanja
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge.


Shadow Santiago
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this bouillabaisse. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Charles Drummond
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


EMON GAMING
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I was disappointed with this bouillabaisse recipe. The broth was bland and the fish was overcooked.


Sujon Telecom
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth the splurge.


Simamkele Toyana
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this bouillabaisse. The broth was flavorful and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Abdullahi Abukar
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort.


Blake botha Bbo
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I've made this bouillabaisse recipe several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


David Keyah
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I was disappointed with this bouillabaisse recipe. The broth was bland and the fish was overcooked.


Cherish Lynne
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the delicious results.


Diba Biswas
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I've tried many bouillabaisse recipes, but this one is my favorite. The broth is flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly.


Bayiringire Didace
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This is my go-to bouillabaisse recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.


Arooj Imran
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I love this bouillabaisse recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I usually serve it with a side of crusty bread and a glass of white wine.


Riley Triston
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the fish and shellfish are cooked perfectly.


Patrick BYIRINGIRO
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I was pleasantly surprised. The broth is so flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Haseeb Gill
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This is the best bouillabaisse recipe I've ever tried. The broth is flavorful and the fish is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Aftab raj
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I've made this bouillabaisse recipe several times, and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it for the delicious results.


Lubega Kenneth
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This bouillabaisse recipe is a keeper! The broth is rich and flavorful, and the fish and shellfish are cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of crusty bread and a glass of white wine, and it was a perfect meal.