SAUCE
1/2 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
6 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 teaspoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon olivada*
1 garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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STEW
12 Kalamata olives
12 Italian green olives
3 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
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2 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup dry white wine
8 large mussels, scrubbed, debearded
8 clams, scrubbed
1/4 cup coarsely chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons ouzo (unsweetened anise liqueur; optional)
3/4 pound orange roughy, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 pound sea scallops, cut in half
8 large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 thick whole wheat country-style bread slices, toasted
FOR THE SAUCE:
Puree all sauce ingredients in a food processor.
Pour puree into a heavy large saucepan.
Simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally.
The sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate if making ahead.
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FOR THE STEW:
Place 1 olive on work surface.
Place side of large knife atop olive.
Firmly tap fist on knife to crack olive open.
Remove pit.
Repeat with remaining olives.
Bring fish stock, garlic and bay leaf to simmer in heavy Dutch oven.
Add sauce and wine and simmer 2 minutes.
Add mussels and clams.
Cover and cook over high heat until shellfish open, about 5 minutes.
Discard any shellfish that do not open.
Add all olives, green onions, dill and ouzo, if desired.
Add fish, scallops and shrimp and simmer until cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Season with hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper.
Mix in oil.
Divide toasted bread among 4 bowls.
Ladle stew over bread and serve.
Servings
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 325; Total Fat: 14g (Saturated Fat: 2g); Cholesterol: 95mg; Sodium: 790mg; Total Carbohydrates: 22g (Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 28g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.