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Bouillabaisse style mussel stew

This "bouillabaisse style" mussel stew combines Mediterranean flavors, gentle sea freshness and the warm depth of saffron to create an elegant yet uncomplicated fish dish. Onions, fennel, tomatoes and herbs form the aromatic base, which blends with white wine and fish stock to create an intense broth. The mussels cook in it for just a few minutes and absorb all the flavors perfectly. The stew is suitable as a light main course or starter and is perfect served with crusty baguette or small croutons. Its aromatic structure makes it versatile, balanced and ideal for connoisseurs of Mediterranean cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main course
Cuisine French, Mediterranean
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 480 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cooking spoon
  • 1 Sieve
  • 1 Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Mussels

  • 800 g fresh mussels
  • Fish
  • 150 g firm-fleshed white fish diced

Vegetables

  • 1 Fennel bulb
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 Tomatoes

Liquids

  • 150 ml White wine
  • 400 ml Fish stock

Other ingredients

  • 1 Pinch of saffron
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon herbs of Provence
  • 2 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Parsley

Preparation
 

Cutting vegetables

  • Chop the fennel, onion, garlic and tomatoes.

Roasting flavors

  • Heat the olive oil, sauté the vegetables, add the saffron and spices.
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  • Deglaze with white wine and reduce briefly.
  • Add the fish stock
  • Pour in the stock and simmer for 10 minutes.

Cooking mussels

  • Add the mussels, cover and cook for 6-8 minutes until they open.

Finalize

  • Fold in the fish cubes, leave to stand for 3 minutes, sprinkle with parsley.

Recommended side dishes

  • White bread
  • Aioli
  • Fennel salad

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 46gFat: 20g
Keyword Bouillabaisse, flavorful, light, mediterranean, Mussels, Saffron, Seafood
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