SE winds - rain showers - Cioppino gremolata

The winds continue from the South east and are bringing overcast skies and showers to hollywood beach. the ocean tide is good for swimming and the water temp is in the mid 70's



Cioppino with Lime Gremolata

Gremolata:
Limes, 2 – Zest
Lemon, 1 – Zest
Parsley, 1 bunch – minced
Garlic, 2 cloves - minced

Ciopinno:
Clams in shell – 2 doz
Mussels in shell – 1 doz
Cod or Bass, 1 lb. – cut into bite size chunks
Shrimp, 40 count – ¾ lb. – peeled
Bay Scallops - ½ lb
Lemon juice – 1 lemon
Kosher salt - 1 tsp.
Olive oil – 2 TBL
Red pepper flakes – 1 tsp
Tomato paste – 1, 4 oz can
Garlic, 6 cloves – minced
Fish stock - 7 cups.
　
Use a large deep pot. Add the olive oil, onion, garlic and rep pepper flakes.
Cook at a medium heat while stirring constantly for about 5 minute. Don’t let the garlic burn.
Add the tomato past with a cup of fish stock, stir and bring to a boil. Add the clams and mussels. Cover and cook just until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the stock and all the fish and shell fish. Cover and cook for about 8 minutes. Season with the salt to taste.
Add the lemon juice just before serving and then the zest mixture on top of each bowl