By Rui Araujo
Classic Bouillabaisse Recipe – Authentic French Fish Stew- Sharp Blades
4 steps
Prep:20minCook:40min
Marseille, France is the birthplace of the classic Provençal fish stew known as "bouillabaisse." This dish is a celebration of seaside flavours, full of fresh seafood, fragrant herbs, and a creamy broth flavoured with saffron. For a genuine experience, serve with rouille sauce and crusty bread.
Updated at: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:28:49 GMT
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Ingredients
4 servings
450gfish
mixed firm, sea bass, cod, halibut
450gshellfish
mussels, clams, shrimp
1fennel bulb
sliced
1onion
chopped
3tomatoes
diced
4garlic cloves
minced
1 striporange peel
1 tspsaffron threads
2bay leaves
1 tspthyme
1 tsporange zest
4 cupsfish stock
½ cupwhite wine
3 Tbspolive oil
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
fresh parsley
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Get the base ready:
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion, and fennel and cook for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, orange peel, and saffron.
Step 2
Simmer the Broth:
Add the white wine and allow it to cut in half. After adding the fish stock and bringing it to a boil, simmer it for 20 minutes.
Step 3
Cook the seafood:
By adding slices of firm fish and cooking for five minutes. Cover and cook the shellfish for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they open.
Step 4
Serve:
Throw away the orange peel and bay leaves. Pour into dishes and sprinkle with orange zest and parsley. Serve with rouille sauce and crusty bread.
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