
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
- 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 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