BOUILLABAISSE STYLE FISH STEW
From choclytcandy 14 years agoIngredients
- fish and Shellfish marinade shopping list
- 8 ounces shell-on shrimp (small) (41/45), peeled and shells reserved for fish stock shopping list
- 8 ounces large sea scallops , side muscles removed and each scallop halved shopping list
- 1 1/2 pounds fish fillets , cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch cubes (see note or related tasting for suggestions) shopping list
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or table salt shopping list
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes shopping list
- 3 cloves garlic , minced or pressed through garlic press shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads shopping list
- 1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves shopping list
- 4 tablespoons olive oil shopping list
- 3 tablespoons Pernod shopping list
- fish stock shopping list
- 1 bulb fennel , chopped medium (about 2 cups) shopping list
- 1 large carrot , chopped medium (about 1 cup) shopping list
- 2 medium onions , chopped medium (about 2 cups) shopping list
- 4 tablespoons olive oil shopping list
- 3 garlic heads, outer papery skin removed, but heads intact shopping list
- 1 bottle dry white wine (750ml) (preferably white Côtes de Provence) shopping list
- 2 (28-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice shopping list
- 2 large leeks (white and green parts included), split lengthwise, then chopped, washed thoroughly, and drained (about 4 cups) shopping list
- 3 pounds fish frames , gills removed and discarded, frames rinsed and cut into 6-inch pieces shopping list
- reserved shrimp shells shopping list
- 1 bunch fresh parsley leaves , stems only shopping list
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme shopping list
- 2 bay leaves shopping list
- 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns shopping list
- 2 teaspoons sea salt or table salt shopping list
- orange zest from two oranges, removed in large strips with vegetable peeler shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads shopping list
- Stew shopping list
- 2 pounds mussels , shells scrubbed and beards removed shopping list
How to make it
- Note: If you decide to make the fish stock ahead, it must be used within 2 days or frozen and defrosted. Use only the freshest fish. Monkfish, sea bass, and ocean perch or red snapper make up our favorite combination, but you can create your own according to the related tasting, "Choosing Seafood for Bouillabaisse". The chopped vegetables for the stock must be fairly small (no larger than 1 inch in diameter) and evenly cut. The rouille must be made the day you are planning to serve the bouillabaisse.
- 1. Combine all fish and shellfish marinade ingredients in large nonreactive bowl; toss well, cover flush with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 4 hours.
- 2. Meanwhile, stir fennel, carrot, onions, and oil together in 8-quart heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven. Cover pot and set over medium-low heat; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are fragrant, about 15 minutes. Place garlic in large heavy-duty plastic bag and seal. Smash garlic with rolling pin or meat pounder until flattened. Add smashed garlic to vegetables and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are dry and just beginning to stick, about 15 minutes more. (Take care not to let garlic burn.) Add wine and stir to scrape pot bottom, then add tomatoes and their juices, leeks, fish frames, shrimp shells, parsley stems, thyme, bay leaves, peppercorns, salt, and 4 cups water. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, pressing down on fish bones occasionally with wooden spoon to submerge, until stock is rich and flavorful, about 1 hour.
- 3. Strain stock through large fine-mesh strainer or chinois into large bowl or container (you should have about 9 cups); rinse and wipe out stockpot and return strained stock to pot. Bring stock to boil over high heat and simmer briskly until reduced to 8 cups, about 10 minutes. Off heat, add orange zest and saffron. Let stand 10 minutes to infuse flavors. Strain stock through mesh strainer and set aside.
- 4. Return fish broth to clean 8-quart stockpot and bring to rolling boil over high heat. Stir in marinated fish and shellfish along with mussels, cover pot, and return to simmer; simmer for 7 minutes, stirring a few times to ensure even cooking. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand until fish is cooked through and mussels have opened, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; ladle into bowls, and float one garlic-rubbed crouton topped with dollop of rouille in each bowl (see related recipes). Serve immediately.
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