Ingredients

1tspolive oil

2shallots,chopped

2garlic cloves

3medium tomatoes,divced

4ozdry white wine

1cupclam juice

2cupsvegetable stock

¾lbhalibut filet,skin removed cut into large pieces

1lbshrimp,peeled deveined fresh shrimp

1dozenlittleneck clams

pinchsaffron

¼cupfresh parsley,chopped

Crusty bread,for serving on the side, optional

Preparation

Add olive oil to a large heavy pot. Over medium heat, sautée shallots and garlic until translucent.

Add the tomatoes, wine, clam juice and the bone from the halibut if you have one.

Add vegetable stock, saffron, and fresh thyme. Stir.

Add the clams; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and fish, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink and the clams open.

Remove bone and serve with a crusty bread to dip into the juice.