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    Easy Bouillabaisse (French Fish Stew)

    Published: Jan 24, 2021 This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 46 Comments

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    easy bouillabaisse recipe.

    This Easy Bouillabaisse post is sponsored by Knotty Vines. The opinions and text are all mine.

    An Easy Bouillabaisse recipe that you can make at home. This French fish stew is loaded with fresh seafood and flavorful broth. The perfect soup to make on any weeknight dinner or special occasion!

    Bouillabaisse, the traditional Provençal fish stew.

    Learn how to make this traditional Provençal fish stew. Bouillabaisse is a popular dish that is oftentimes served at fancy seafood restaurants.

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    • About this Provençal fish stew
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    The best food to eat with Cabernet Sauvignon wine

    This seafood dish looks complicated but anyone with even the most basic cooking skills can actually make it at home.

    My husband melts for seafood so this quick prep dish is perfect for date night. It also pairs well with the 2018 Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon.

    I was excited to get in touch with my naughty side and try their seductive wine varieties.

    Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon on a glass.

    I love the clever name and the look of their bottles, and especially the indulging taste. Having that alongside the Bouillabaisse made our night!

    We’ve had more date nights at home these months, and the modern new Knotty Vines is the perfect way to jazz things up.   

    A Bouillabaisse is one of the more popular seafood dishes served around the world due to its flexibility and delicious components. It's so versatile and can be prepared in a number of ways, but always has that wow factor.

    Knotty Vines Cabernet Savignon with Boullabaisse.

    I do love enjoying seafood with great wine and don’t always follow what the experts recommend for wine pairings.

    About this Provençal fish stew

    This easy Bouillabaisse recipe uses simple seasoning that you probably already have in your pantry.

    In this recipe, I used a combination of cod, lobster, mussels, clams, shrimp, and sea scallops. The broth is made of fresh tomato, seafood stock, and aromatic vegetables. 

    Fish stew with mussel, lobster, and shrimp.

    You can use any combination of seafood of your choice. The only important thing that you need to remember is to always use the freshest seafood that you can find in your local area. 

    How to Make Bouillabaisse

    This fish stew has a pretty long ingredient list but actually pretty easy to make.

    Step 1. Prepare the broth

    onion, carrot, and potato.

    Cook the aromatic vegetables for about 8 minutes.

    onion, garlic, potato, and tomato.

    Add tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and saffron threads. Cook for about 8 minutes.

    Step 2. Add fish and shellfish

    seafood broth.

    Add broth and bring to a moderate boil until the broth is thickened a bit.

    shrimp, lobster, scallops, and fish.

    Cook fish for about 2 minutes then add shellfish and cook for 5 minutes or longer or until they are fully cooked.

    Make sure you have enough liquid in your pan to fully cover the seafood. 

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    Bouillabaisse, the traditional Provençal fish stew.
    4.77 from 43 votes

    Easy Bouillabaisse

    Rika
    An Easy Bouillabaisse recipe that you can make at home. This French fish stew is loaded with fresh seafood and flavorful broth. The perfect soup to make on any weeknight dinner or special occasion!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Dish
    Cuisine French
    Servings 6
    Calories 324 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 1 fennel bulb, (trimmed and chopped)
    • ¾ cup diced celery
    • ½ cup diced carrots
    • 4 garlic cloves, (minced)
    • 1 cup diced red potatoes
    • 2½ cups diced fresh tomatoes, (peeled)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
    • 3 thyme sprigs
    • 4 cups fish or seafood stock
    • 1¼ pounds chopped boneless fish , (such as cod, halibut, red snapper, or sea bass), cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 2-3 small lobster tails , (about 4 oz each, halved)
    • 15 shrimp
    • ¾ pound clams
    • ½ pound mussels
    • 6 sea scallops

    Instructions
     

    • In a large dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, celery, carrot, potato, fennel for 8 minutes.
    • Add garlic, chopped tomatoes, bay leaf, thyme, and saffron. Cook and keep stirring for 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a moderate boil until it is thickened a bit and until the potatoes are almost tender.
    • Add the fish then lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Add shellfish, simmer gently, uncovered, for about 5 minutes or longer until they are fully cooked. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
      Serve and enjoy with a glass of 2018 Knotty Vines Cabernet Sauvignon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 324kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 36gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 984mgPotassium: 1145mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2803IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Bouillabaisse, French fish stew, Seafood Stew
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    1. Kathy

      February 11, 2021 at 9:26 am

      This dish looks amazing. I love how it's filled with so many different ingredients. I love more colorful dishes like these.

      Reply
      • Rika

        February 11, 2021 at 1:53 pm

        Thanks, Kathy!

        Reply
    2. Mama Maggie

      February 12, 2021 at 3:19 am

      5 stars
      This Bouillabaisse is making my tummy growl! I can hear the screams saying I want it now! It looks absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    3. Lavanda Michelle

      February 12, 2021 at 3:40 am

      You had me at Easy Bouillabaisse! My hubby is going to love this, I'm making Sunday!

      Reply
      • Rika

        February 18, 2021 at 10:11 am

        It sounds like a perfect plan, Lavanda!

        Reply
    4. solrazo

      February 14, 2021 at 10:08 am

      5 stars
      I only knew some French dishes, and this will be a great additional on my repice list!

      Reply
    5. C.K.Monarez

      January 14, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Hi Rika! I'm new to your site. I will be making this tonight. I'm trying to decide if my 3 1/2 qt Sauteuse (Le Creuset) is big enough for this dish. What size Dutch Oven do you or your readers use? Should I reserve a cup & a half of the seafood broth to pour over the top? Do you ever add wine to yours? Thanks in advance!

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 14, 2022 at 10:41 am

        Hi CK,

        Welcome to my site! I think your saute is not big enough for this dish. I personally used my 4.5 qt Le Creuset round dutch oven and it was pretty tight.

        If that's the only dutch oven you have in your kitchen, I think you can still use it and cook the seafood in batches. Remove the cooked seafood (maybe with some cooked potatoes and veggies) aside so you have enough room to cook the remaining shellfish. Then right before serving you can mix all of the cooked ingredients with broth together briefly for the flavor to blend.

        I do not recommend reserving some of the broth because you need the broth to cook the seafood, and by doing so you will add more depth and flavor to the broth.

        I didn't use wine for this Bouillabaisse recipe, but I used wine in another fish soup recipe (also popular by our readers, fish soup).

        Please let me know how it goes with your Bouillabaisse!

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply
    6. Gita Lioufas

      January 16, 2023 at 4:15 am

      5 stars
      Easy and rich in taste!

      Reply
      • Rika

        January 16, 2023 at 1:42 pm

        Hi Gita,

        Thanks for trying and taking the time to share your feedback. I am glad that you found this recipe easy to make and rich in taste.

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply
    7. EuroHenry

      February 19, 2023 at 4:58 am

      5 stars
      Tastes authentic, and yes I've been to Marseille!

      Reply
      • Rika

        February 20, 2023 at 1:00 pm

        Your comment made me blush! So glad you liked it, Henry!

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply
    8. Susie K

      March 12, 2023 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      First time to fix fish soup! Followed your recipe with lots of mussels an lobster. Easy to o follow. Served with crusty bread an Rose an white wines! It was a real hit with the friends! I will make again. Thank you 5 star!

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      • Rika

        March 12, 2023 at 4:57 pm

        Hi Susie,

        Outstanding, so glad that you and your friends enjoyed the bouillabaisse! Sounds amazing with the bread, wine, and using mussels, and lobster. Thank you for the comment!

        Best,

        Rika

        Reply
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