Boullabaise^

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFinely chopped onions
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
2cupsFinely chopped leeks, white part only
6cupsFish stock
cupFinely diced celery
2cupsCoarsley chopped red bell pepper
½teaspoonFennel seeds
2teaspoonsLoosley packed saffron
2tablespoonsNo salt added tomato paste
1largeBay leaf
½teaspoonDried leaf thyme
1teaspoonGround turmeric
1poundsSkinned, boned monk fish or snapper fillet
1poundsSkinned, boned swordfish, sea bass or fluke
1poundsSkinned, boned tilefish or halibut fillet
cupChopped tomatoes
8ouncesLarge shrimp, peeled
18Littleneck clams
cupFinely chopped Italian parsley

Directions

Saute onions, garllic and leeks in 2 tablespoons of the stock in a large saucepan until wilted. Add celery and bell peppers. cook about 1 minute, stirring, then add fennel, saffron, remaining stock, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme and turmeric. Cook 10 minutes. Cut all fish into 1-2" cubes. Add monk fish and tomatoes to vegetable mixture.

Stir and cook 3-5 minutes, then add swordfish and tilefish. cook 3-5 minutes more; add shrimp and clams. Cook 7-10 minutes until shrimp are pink and clams open. discard any cla Sprinkle with parsley and stir. Serve with rice. Makes 12 servings.

Per serving without rice: Calories: 194 Protein: 33g Carbohydrates: 10g Fat: 2g, 0.09% Sodium: 161mg Cholesterol: 98mg Cooking for Good Health by Gloria Rose ISBN: 0-89529-577-6 Entered by Carolyn Shaw 3-95

Submitted By CAROLYN SHAW On 03-15-95