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

Franklin Atwater
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Overall, this bouillabaisse was a good recipe. The broth was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were cooked perfectly. However, I would recommend making a few adjustments to the recipe, such as using less salt and pepper, and adding more vegetables


Bianca Isaacs
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the bouillabaisse was a bit too spicy for my taste.


Bisrat Melaku
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the bouillabaisse turned out too salty.


Vincent Waweru
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The broth was a bit bland, but the fish and shellfish were cooked well.


Sree Mohadeb
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This bouillabaisse was a bit too fishy for my taste.


Dipen Kunwar
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Excellent recipe! The bouillabaisse was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were cooked to perfection.


Alex R
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This bouillabaisse was delicious! The broth was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Miguel Hernandez
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I made this bouillabaisse for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cindy Jordaan
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Bouillabaisse is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the fish and shellfish were cooked perfectly.


Gamin Lx
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This bouillabaisse was easy to make and turned out delicious. The broth was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were perfectly cooked.


Nayda Calzoncit
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the bouillabaisse turned out perfectly. The broth was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were cooked through, but still tender.


Temidayo Ojo
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This was my first time making bouillabaisse, and it turned out great! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the fish and shellfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Javeria Junaid
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I've made bouillabaisse a few times before, but this recipe was by far the best. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was a delicious and authentic dish.


Steven Buckey
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This bouillabaisse was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the fish and shellfish were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.