Traditional Bouillabaisse Recipe

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric offers a similar color with health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

shellfish

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Chicken is a leaner protein alternative, and canned clams are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Roughly chop 7 garlic cloves.

Slice 1 shallot and put it aside.

Dice 1 carrot into medium-sized pieces.

Slice the white part of 1 leek, ensuring it is washed well to remove sand.

Slice 1/2 of a fennel, discarding the core.

Cut the fish into even pieces for presentation.

Preheat the pot and add 1 tablespoon of butter and some olive oil to prevent the butter from burning.

Add the sliced shallot, chopped garlic, sliced leek, and season with salt.

Add the diced carrots and sliced fennel to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine and reduce it by 75%.

Add the saffron that has been steeped in hot water.

Sear the mixture for a couple of minutes.

Add cherry tomatoes, 4 bay leaves, and 1 tablespoon of thyme.

Add 2 cups of red bliss potatoes and 4 cups of good quality fish stock.

Season with black pepper, cover with a lid, and cook for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are done.

Prepare a slice of French baguette by adding olive oil on both sides and sprinkling with half a teaspoon of sugar.

Smash some potatoes with a fork to thicken the broth instead of pureeing it.

Add the seafood to the pot, cover with the lid, and let it cook for another 8 minutes.

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