Zuppa Di Pesce From Viareggio

Zuppa Di Pesce From Viareggio

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)