Alaskan Bouillabase
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INGREDIENTS 2 Dungeness crabs 1 pound shrimp or prawns 1 pound each halibut or salmon, clams or other fish 1 large onion, sliced 1 bunch green onions, include some tops 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 green pepper, diced, if desired 1 can tomato pureé 1 can tomato sauce 1 can chopped tomatoes 1 cup white wine, more if desired 1 cup water 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pinch each rosemary, thyme, fennel, saffron, celery seed Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in olive oil. Add parsley, all tomato sauces, and tomatoes, wine, water, and seasonings. Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Add all fish except clams, simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add washed and scrubbed clams and simmer until the clams open. Discard any that do not open. NOTES - Sourdough French bread and green salad are good accompaniments with this dish. Saffron is expensive, but great!