Zuppa Di Pesce From Viareggio

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons virgin olive oil
1 medium celery rib -- finely chopped
4 cloves garlic -- thinly sliced
1 medium red onion -- finely chopped
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
2 cups basic tomato sauce
2 cups dry white wine
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
8 medium giant crayfish
8 medium mussels
8 medium littleneck clams
8 medium razor clams
1/2 fillets red snapper fillet -- cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 slices country bread - 1 inch thick
1 clove garlic -- whole
1/2 cup finely-chopped Italian parsley
 

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Basic Tomato Sauce" recipe which is included in this collection. In a large casserole heat 4 tablespoons virgin olive oil over moderate heat. Add celery, sliced garlic, onion, pepper flakes, and rosemary and cook until translucent (about 6 to 8 minutes). Add Basic Tomato Sauce, wine and tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add fish and cover and bring to a boil. Uncover and reduce heat and simmer until shellfish have opened (5 to 6 minutes). Toast bread and while still hot, rub with garlic. Place one slice in each of 4 bowls. Divide fish first, then the broth among bowls and sprinkle heavily with parsley. Serve immediately. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5635)