Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup chopped fennel bulb
  • 2 whole cloves crushed garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon whole fennel seed, (crushed)
  • 3 to 4 threads of saffron
  • 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 4 whole sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 whole sprigs flat leaf parsley
  • 2 fresh plum tomatoes, (cut into half)
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup semi - dry white wine ((the alcohol cooks out))
  • 2 whole dry bay leaves
  • 1/2 pound small yellow potatoes, (cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks with skin)
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 dozen small clams, (like little neck)
  • 2 medium fish fillets, cut into 1 to 2 inch chunks ((I used salmon and cod))
  • 8 extra large fresh shrimp, (peeled and cleaned)
  • 1 loaf french baguette
  • 4 to 5 Tablespoons chopped fennel fronds, (for garnish)
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 Tablespoon water
  • 1 cup bread crumbs ((I sued half the baguette))
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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