French Bouillabaisse (Fish Stew) | DelishGlobe

Ingredients

• 1 lb 450g firm white fish (such as cod, monkfish, or snapper), cut into chunks
• 1 lb 450g shellfish (such as mussels, clams, or shrimp)
• 1 small lobster (optional)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 leeks (white part only, chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 bulb of fennel (chopped)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 orange peel (about 3 inches)
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 2 cups 500ml dry white wine
• 4 cups 1 litre fish stock or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish
• Baguette slices (toasted)
• ½ cup Rouille (garlicky saffron aioli, optional)