Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. olive or possibly salad oil
  • 1 c. minced onion (optional)
  • 3 clv garlic, crushed
  • 4 bot (8 ounce.) clam juice
  • 2 can (1 pound 12 ounce.) whole, peeled tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 x orange peel spiral (2-inches)
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb cod steaks
  • 1/4 tsp crumbled saffron
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seed
  • 1/8 tsp dry thyme leaves
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 2 x bay leaves
  • 2 pkt (8 ounce.) frzn rock-lobster tails
  • 1 lb halibut steaks
  • 1/2 lb sea scallops

Method

  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in an 8 qt kettle.
  • Add in minced onion and 3 cloves garlic; saute/fry till onion is tender, 5 min.
  • Add in clam juice, undrained tomatoes, 3/4 c. water, orange peel spiral, salt, saffron, fennel seed, thyme, pepper and bay leaves; bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer mix, covered 30 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and let cold, about 1 hour.
  • Then chill, covered, overnight.
  • Next day, with sharp knife, cut the frzn lobster tails (shell and all) in half crosswise.
  • Wipe cod and halibut withdamp paper towels.
  • Cut into 1 1/2-inch pcs or possibly leave whole.
  • Rinse sea scallops in running cool water; drain.
  • Bring tomato mix to boil.
  • Add in frzn lobster.
  • Simmer, covered, 4 min.
  • Add in cod and halibut pcs; simmer covered 10 min.
  • Add in sea scallops over low heat, 5 min.
  • Spoon bouillabaisse over garlic toast.
  • You can substitute for different varieties of fish, if you like.