Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb chorizo sausage
  • 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced crosswise,fronds reserved
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 2 lbs sea bass, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Method

  • in a large dutch oven heat oil.
  • add sausage, cook turning until brown, about 8 minutes.
  • remove and cut sausage into 1" pieces.
  • add fennel and onions, cook until tender about 8-10 minutes.
  • return sausage to pan, add stock, tomatoes, zest and bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • add sea bass, stir, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
  • add shrimp and mussels, cover and cook until shrimp is pink and mussels open, 5 minutes more.
  • discard mussels that don't open.
  • garnish with fennel fronds.