This is a decadent stew that is loaded with seafood. From the Monterey coast in California famous for seafood. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up the juices. Passive time includes marinate time.
Ingredients: [‘sea bass fillet’, ‘shrimp’, ‘scallops’, ‘sauterne’, ‘onions’, ‘green peppers’, ‘celery’, ‘garlic cloves’, ‘olive oil’, ‘bay leaves’, ‘basil’, ‘thyme’, ‘tomatoes’, ‘salt and pepper’, ‘lobster tails’, ‘crabmeat’, ‘minced clams’]
Quantity of Ingredients: [“1 lb sea bass fillet”,”1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned “,”1 lb scallops”,”1 3/4 cups sauterne (white wine)”,”2 large onions, chopped “,”2 green peppers, chopped “,”2 stalks celery, chopped “,”2 garlic cloves, crushed “,”3 tablespoons olive oil”,”2 bay leaves”,”1/2 teaspoon basil”,”1/4 teaspoon thyme”,”2 (1 lb) cans tomatoes”,” salt and pepper”,”2 lobster tails, cooked, shelled, cut into chunks “,”1/2 lb crabmeat”,”1 (7 ounce) can minced clams”]
Number of Servings: 8
Steps: [‘Dry bass, shrimp and scallops on paper towels.’, ‘Cut bass in 1 inch squares.’, ‘Pick over scallops to remove any bits of shell.’, ‘Place in a deep bowl, add wine and marinate 4 hours in refrigerator.’, ‘Cook onions, peppers, celery and garlic in oil until tender but not browned.’, ‘Add bay leaves, basil and thyme.’, ‘Cook a minute or two to blend flavors.’, ‘Add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.’, ‘Cook uncovered 15-20 minutes, stirring now and then.’, ‘Add marinated fish along with wine.’, ‘Cook uncovered 6-8 minutes, just until fish is done.’, ‘Add lobster, crab and clams.’, ‘Heat thoroughly.’, ‘Can serve over rice.’]