1 pound white fish, cut into 2-inch pieces
a combination of 4 or more of your choosing:
1/2 pound clams
1/2 pound crab
1/2 pound lobster
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 pound mussels
1/2 pound shrimp
1/2 pound baby octopus (optional)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, pressed
2 pounds canned peeled tomatoes, including liquid
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
4 celery stalks, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup red wine
water
Preparation
Prepare fish and your choice of shellfish by cleaning and cutting into bite-size pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onions and garlic on medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except fish and seafood and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Cook for one hour.
Add fish and octopus if using and cook 10 minutes. Add shellfish and simmer 4 minutes more. Serve hot with crusty bread and crisp salad.
