Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 tbsp

olive oil

1 unit

fennel

thinly sliced

4 stalk

celery

thinly sliced

4 clove

garlic

thinly sliced

1 cup

white wine

dry

1 pound

cod fillet

skin removed, cut into 2-inch pieces

1 pound

shrimp

peeled and deveined

2 pound

tomatoes

chopped

1 pound

mussels

scrubbed

1 tbsp

red wine vinegar

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

black pepper

2 tbsp

fresh tarragon

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add the fennel, celery, and garlic.

Step 3
~2 min

Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Add the white wine and bring to a boil.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the cod, shrimp, and tomatoes.

Step 6
~2 min

Cook, covered, for 3 minutes.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the mussels.

Step 8
~2 min

Cook, covered, until the cod and shrimp are cooked through and the mussels have opened, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

Stir in the red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Step 10
~2 min

Sprinkle with the fresh tarragon before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Add a pinch of saffron for a richer flavor.

Adjust the amount of red wine vinegar to your liking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The base of the stew can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.

Pair with a simple green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crusty bread
Green salad with lemon vinaigrette

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France

Cultural Significance

Classic French seafood stew, traditionally from Marseille.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas Eve (Feast of the Seven Fishes)
Summer celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Summer gathering
Special occasion

Popularity Score

75/100

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