Bouillabaisse

Name: Bouillabaisse
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1kg mixed white fish (sea bass, red mullet), cut into chunks; 500g mussels, cleaned; 4 large shrimp, shell-on; 2 leeks, sliced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups fish stock; 1 teaspoon saffron threads; 1 orange peel strip; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon pastis (optional); Rouille and croutons for serving; Salt and pepper to taste

Published: June 13, 2026 | French Cuisine | ⏱ 1h 10min

Traditional bouillabaisse seafood stew with fish, mussels, and shrimp in saffron broth

Bouillabaisse is Marseille's legendary fish stew, born from the Mediterranean Sea. Originally a humble fisherman's soup made from the day's unsold catch, it has evolved into an iconic dish. A rich, saffron-scented broth brims with an assortment of fish and shellfish, served alongside thick garlic croutons and a spicy, saffron-infused rouille sauce.

Recipe Info

Prep Time25 min

Cook Time45 min

Total Time1h 10min

Servings6

DifficultyHard

CuisineFrench

Do not stir the stew vigorously; gently shake the pot instead to keep the delicate fish intact.
The broth is the soul of the dish—make sure your fish stock is high quality.

Nutrition Information

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	38g
Fat	15g
Saturated Fat	2g
Carbohydrates	22g
Fiber	2g
Sugar	5g
Sodium	780mg

* Nutritional values are approximate and based on per-serving calculations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Rouille is a spicy, saffron-infused mayonnaise made with garlic, chili, and olive oil. It is traditionally spread on croutons that float on top of the Bouillabaisse.

Rating

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