My Good Bouillabaisse

Submitted by MizzNezz

"An easier bouillabaisse to make, this one is quick and tasty! Just add a crusty loaf of bread and a salad."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 16 ounces clam juice
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 12 ounces small potatoes, quartered
• 1 (28 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 lb halibut, cut into 2 in cubes
• 8 ounces bay scallops
• 8 ounces large shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon tarragon
• 1 teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper

directions

1. In dutch oven on med heat, bring oil and 1/4 cup clam juice to a boil.
2. Add onions, leeks, garlic and potatoes.
3. Cook and stir for 4 minutes.
4. Add remaining clam juice, and tomatoes (with juice); bring to a boil.
5. Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
6. Add halibut, scallops and shrimp; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in herbs and salt and pepper.
8. Cook 1 more minute.

Reviews

[Sackville]

This is definitely a more simple version of bouillabaisse than I am used to but a good thick one that is isn't overly complicated or time consuming. I had to use some different fish (mussels and cod, instead of halibut and scallops) because of what was available in my store, but I think this recipe is easily adaptable to any number of seafood combinations. I did have to cook it for about 15 minutes longer than indicated though before the potatoes were totally done, and added a bit extra water as a result.

 

[NannyMarvel]

Wonderful recipe. I added a can of clams, some crab meat, the juice of 2 lemons and saffron and what was originally a wonderful recipe by itself, became awesome to suit the taste of my family. The more fish/shellfish the better. I'm going to try this later in the season with mussels and lobster included.