Ingredients

  • 24 cherrystone clams or mussels
  • 6 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 c. (1 small can) tomatoes
  • 2 lb. firm white fish (halibut, haddock, cod, bass, etc.; use 2 kinds of fish)
  • 1 lb. squid or use another of the white fish
  • 1/4 c. parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. dry white wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 thick slices bread

Method

  • Scrub the clams/mussels under running water.
  • Set aside. Saute the onion, pepper and garlic for 5 minutes in 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add tomatoes and their liquid and bring to a boil. Cut the fish into 1 1/2-inch wide pieces.
  • If using squid, clean thoroughly and cut into 2 x 1/2-inch strips.
  • Place the clams/mussels in the bottom of a heavy kettle.
  • Pour 4 tablespoons olive oil in kettle.
  • Scatter 1/2 the vegetable mixture over the shellfish.
  • Add fish and squid; spread the rest of the vegetable mixture over the top.
  • Pour on the wine.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer until clams are open and fish flakes easily, about 20 to 30 minutes.