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 - Serves 6
- 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
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Pour in the fish stock and white wine. Add the bay leaf and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 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.
- Remove the bay leaf from the pot. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Batz hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 25g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g