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Seafood Medley Bouillabaisse Bake
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Be the first to like this recipeSeafood Medley Bouillabaisse Bake
Prep: 25 min • Cook: 35 min. A simplified, oven-baked version of bouillabaisse, where a rich tomato and saffron broth is poured over a medley of seafood and vegetables, then baked until tender and fragrant. This hearty and flavorful dish is ideal for a comforting family meal or easy entertaining, bringing the warm flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with minimal fuss.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 35 min
- Total time
- 1 hr
- Servings
- 4
- Course
- Main
- Complexity
- Medium
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Ingredients
- 18oz cod fillets(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 9oz prawns(large, peeled and deveined)
- 9oz scallops(large, adductor muscle removed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes(halved)
- 1 pc fennel(bulb, thinly sliced)
- 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- 4 pcs crusty bread(thick slices, for serving)
- 1 pc onion(medium, chopped)
- 3 pcs garlic(cloves, minced)
- 14oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 cup fish stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup parsley(fresh, chopped, for garnish)
- salt(to taste)
- black pepper(to taste)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sliced fennel; cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and saffron threads; cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn the garlic.
- Pour in white wine and simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly. Add crushed tomatoes and fish stock. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Baking
- Carefully arrange the cod fillets, prawns, scallops, and halved cherry tomatoes in an even layer in the baking dish.
- Pour the tomato and saffron broth evenly over the seafood and vegetables in the baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and opaque. Be careful not to overcook the seafood.
Serving
- Remove the bouillabaisse bake from the oven. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve hot, with thick slices of crusty bread for dipping into the flavorful broth.
Nutrition
- Servings
- 4
- Serving size (imperial)
- 10.9 oz
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g | Total (4 servings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450.5 kcal | 145.3 kcal | 1,802 kcal |
| Protein | 35.2 g | 11.4 g | 140.8 g |
| Fat | 18.1 g | 5.8 g | 72.4 g |
| Carbs | 38.5 g | 12.4 g | 154 g |
Tips
- For extra flavor, lightly sear the scallops and prawns for 1-2 minutes per side before adding to the
- To prevent overcooking, add delicate seafood like prawns and scallops halfway through baking.
- Offer a side of rouille or aioli for a more authentic bouillabaisse serving experience.
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