Bouillabaisse in Fennel-Pernod Broth

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Bouillabaisse in Fennel-Pernod Broth

Info

Course:
Main Course
Total Time:
Under 30 Minutes
Skill Level:
Challenging
Cost:
Moderate

Top Chef, Season 9, Episode 11, Quickfire Challenge, Winner

Ingredients

1 4- ounce grouper filet, skin removed
4 small clams, purged to remove sand
1 large prawn, peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, smashed and germ removed
2 shallots, sliced thin
2 ounces Pernod
1 12- ounce can whole tomatoes, strained
1 cup seafood stock or chicken stock
6 sprigs tarragon, leaves removed and rough chopped
6 sprigs parsley, leaves removed and sliced thin
1/4 cup fennel, shaved thin
1 leek, tops removed and white part julienne
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt, as needed
Olive oil, as needed

Directions

1. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Sauté the shallots for 2 minutes and add the garlic, continuing to cook until golden and toasted.

2. Carefully add the Pernod and ignite. Simmer until flame disappears. Add the canned tomatoes and break up with a wooden spoon. Season with salt and simmer until all liquid evaporates. Add the stock and simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Carefully transfer liquid to a blender and blend until smooth. Reserve.

4. Season the grouper filet and prawn. Heat another sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and place the fish filet in the oil. Sear for 2 minutes and add the prawn. Once golden, turn both over, add the clams, fennel and leeks. Sauté for 2 minutes.

5. Add the broth, making sure to cover only by 3/4. Simmer gently for 3 minutes. Remove the seafood and place in a large serving bowl. Whisk butter into sauce, add herbs and season with salt.