Mediterranean Seafood Stew

This very tasty stew is a special occasion treat, filled with rich flavors and goodies from the sea.

Ingredients

• 2.5lb fresh grouper or cod
• Manilla clams
• lb PEI Mussels
• large fennel bulb
• potatoes
• carrots
• celery stalks
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 28oz stewed tomatoes
• 16oz fish stock
• 16oz vegetable stock
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 1 large pinch saffron
• tablespoon chili powder
• Rattos Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• salt & pepper

Directions

Saute onions, celery and carrots on medium heat until onions are translucent.

Add fennel, garlic and garlic powder, let sweat.

Add liquids, saffron and remaining spices.

Simmer until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Add fish and shellfish about 20 minutes before serving. Cover and let simmer.

Ladle into warmed bowls, judiciously diving the seafood goodness, adding plenty of tasty broth.

Serve with crusty bread.