Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsDjangoBouillabaisse* Recipe

Bouillabaisse* Recipe

Inspired by Django
Time45m
Serves4

Fisherman’s stew of scallop, mussels, shrimp, seasonal white fish, Provençal vegetables, aromatic saffron seafood broth, crostini with rouille and Gruyère cheese

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Seafood

Vegetables

Broth

Crostini & Rouille

Method

Preparing the Broth

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped leek, carrot, fennel, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes and Stock

    Chop the tomatoes and add them to the pot. Pour in the fish stock and dry white wine. Stir to combine.

  3. 3

    Infuse with Saffron

    Add the saffron threads, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Cooking the Seafood

  1. 4

    Add Seafood

    Add the scallops, mussels, shrimp, and white fish to the broth. Cover the pot and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the mussels have opened.

  2. 5

    Garnish

    Once cooked, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the fresh parsley for garnish.

Preparing Crostini and Rouille

  1. 6

    Prepare the Crostini

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Slice the baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Place them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.

  2. 7

    Make the Rouille

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, saffron, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

  3. 8

    Add Gruyère

    Sprinkle grated Gruyère cheese on top of the toasted crostini and return them to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.

More from Django