Batz

Batz

Batz is a traditional dish from the Batz-sur-Mer region in France. It is a savory seafood stew made with fresh fish, shellfish, and aromatic herbs.

Ingredients

  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Salt and pepper - To taste
  • Thyme - 1 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf - 1
  • Shrimp - 1 lb, peeled and deveined
  • Clams - 1 lb, cleaned
  • Mussels - 1 lb, cleaned
  • Fresh fish fillets - 1 lb, cut into chunks
  • White wine - 1 cup
  • Fish stock - 4 cups
  • Tomatoes - 4 medium, diced
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 large, chopped
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Pour in the fish stock and white wine. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. Add the fish fillets, mussels, clams, and shrimp to the pot. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through and the shells have opened.
  7. Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve the Batz hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
  9. Enjoy!

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g