Boullabaise^

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1½cupFinely chopped onions
2tablespoonsMinced garlic
2cupsFinely chopped leeks, white part only
6cupsFish stock
1¼cupFinely 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
2½cupChopped tomatoes
8ouncesLarge shrimp, peeled
18Littleneck clams
⅓cupFinely 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