Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse
A vibrant Provençal-inspired seafood stew with a lighthouse-inspired color palette of saffron-infused broth and fresh catch. This mediterranean-inspired seafood ready in about 45 minutes pairs medium fennel, large tomatoes, teaspoon saffron threads for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds mixed seafood (shrimp, mussels, scallops)
- 1 medium fennel
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Clean mussels by scrubbing and removing beards; discard any open ones. Rinse shrimp and scallops under cold water.
- Step 2: Finely chop fennel and tomatoes, then heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté fennel until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Add chopped tomatoes and fennel seeds, cooking until tomatoes break down and form a sauce, about 7 minutes.
- Step 4: Stir in saffron threads and white wine, then bring to a simmer and cook for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Step 5: Add seafood and 1 cup water, cover, and cook for 8 minutes until shrimp turn pink and mussels open; discard any unopened mussels.
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (25 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep medium fennel from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Canche Lighthouse Seafood Bouillabaisse?
Mediterranean seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Doubled the garlic (as one does) and it was amazing.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better seafood dishes though.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
