Marseille restaurant Recette bouillabaisse Borgne

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned tuna is a more affordable protein alternative.

shellfish

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: chicken

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, while chicken is a budget-friendly protein.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: broth

Non-alcoholic wine maintains flavor without alcohol; broth is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and leek; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes, saffron, fennel, orange peel, bay leaves, and thyme; cook for 5 minutes.

Pour in white wine and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Add water and bring to a boil; season with salt and black pepper.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.

Add fish fillets and shellfish; cook until fish is opaque and shellfish have opened, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and orange peel before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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