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Bourride with Lemon Aïoli

This classic halibut bourride with lemon aïoli is a beautiful, aromatic French fish stew that brings the flavours of the Mediterranean to your kitchen. Infused with saffron, orange peel and fresh fennel, the delicate white fish is gently poached in a fragrant broth before being thickened into a silky, creamy sauce. It is a sophisticated yet light dish that celebrates fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables, offering a wonderful balance of citrus brightness and savoury depth.

As a diabetes-friendly main course, this recipe prioritises lean protein and fibrous vegetables while using heart-healthy olive oil. It is an excellent choice for a healthy weekend lunch or an elegant dinner party where you want to serve something impressive but wholesome. Serve it in shallow bowls with a garnish of chervil and a dollop of the remaining citrus-spiked aïoli for a truly comforting and nutritious homemade meal.

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Ingredients for Bourride with Lemon Aïoli

  • Lemon Aioli

  • 60ml di succo di limone fresco

  • 1/2 teaspoons (generous) saffron threads, crushed

  • 60ml olio extravergine di oliva

  • 1200ml chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only

  • about 4 large)

  • 2 large fennel bulbs, trimmed, diced

  • 2 large carrots, peeled, diced

  • 4 Turkish bay leaves

  • 45ml 1 X 1/16-inch strips orange peel (orange part only)

  • 1325ml bottled clam juice or fish stock

  • 1.8kg halibut fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks

  • 4 tuorli d'uovo grandi

  • Fresh chervil sprigs (optional)

Transfer 325ml aioli to medium bowl; reserve remaining aioli. Mix lemon juice and saffron in small bowl; set aside.

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, fennel, and carrots; sauté 10 minutes. Stir in bay leaves and orange peel, then clam juice and lemon-saffron mixture. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Add fish; reduce heat to medium. Simmer until fish is opaque in centre, occasionally spooning liquid over fish to submerge if necessary, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer fish to large bowl; cover.

Boil liquid in pot 10 minutes to reduce slightly. Whisk 120ml reduced liquid into bowl with 325ml aioli, then whisk in egg yolks. Return yolk-aioli mixture to remaining liquid in pot. Using wooden spoon, stir constantly over medium-low heat until sauce thickens slightly, about 7 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fish and any accumulated juices into hot sauce in pot; let stand until fish is heated through, about 5 minutes.

Divide bourride among 8 shallow bowls. Garnish with chervil sprigs, if desired. Serve remaining aioli alongside.

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