Low Sodium Saffron Seafood Bouillabaisse

Total time1 hr 10 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time45 min

Low Sodium Saffron Seafood Bouillabaisse

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the broth base

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Private Selection Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Bertolli Extra Virgin D'Italiia Olive Oil 16.9oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil FIELD DAY OLIVE OIL EXTRA VIRGIN Olitalia Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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1 medium fennel bulb, cored and thinly sliced, fronds reserved
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
½ tsp saffron threads, crumbled
4 cups seafood stock or fish stock
1 cup water
2 medium yukon gold potatoes (about 12 oz total), cut into ¾-inch chunks
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs fresh thyme

For the seafood

1 lb firm white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or sea bass), cut into 2-inch pieces
½ lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
reserved fennel fronds, roughly chopped (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the sliced fennel and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 8–10 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and turmeric and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute — watch closely so the garlic does not brown.

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