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I found this recipe in the newspaper about 15 years ago. I modified it a bit and have served to my very best friends. Absolutely the best. Rather expensive but worth it!

Provided by Randy Molitor

Categories     Halibut

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
28 ounces canned tomatoes
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup red wine
1 cup water
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons mixed Italian herbs
12 small fresh clams
12 fresh mussels
1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 lb prawns, shelled and deveined
1 lb crab, cleaned and cracked
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Saute onion and garlic over moderate heat in olive oil until soft but not browned.
  • Add parsley, tomatoes, tomato sauce, wine, water, vinegar and herbs.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.
  • (Basic sauce can be made ahead, cooled, covered and refrigerated. Heat sauce before adding to seafood.)
  • While sauce is simmering, rinse all fish and seafood in cold water.
  • Scrub clams thoroughly.
  • Layer all seafood in large kettle, placing clams and mussels on top.
  • Pour hot sauce over all.
  • Cover tightly.
  • Cook over low heat about 20 minutes, or until clams and mussels open and prawns turn pink.
  • To serve, ladle hot sauce and some seafood into soup plates or large soup bowls.
  • Lot of sour french bread.
  • Enjoy.

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