Cioppino (Fish Stew)

Serving Size : 4

1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 onion, chopped
20 fresh mushrooms, sliced
28 ounces tomato, crushed
6 ounces tomato paste
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups red wine
1-1/2 pounds fresh fish: snapper, halibut or bass
1/2 pound scallops
24 shrimp
2 cups crabmeat
12 clams

In a large saucepan heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes longer. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, green pepper, basil, oregano. lemon juice and wine. Bring to a boil, partially cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour. Add fish and continue to simmer 20 minutes. Add scallops, shrimp, crab and clams and simmer 10 minutes longer.

Suggested Wine: Serve a dry red wine
Serving Ideas : Serve hot with garlic bread

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