HIGH GUSTY WINDS FROM EAST -OVERCAST - cioppino

Cool winds from the east are gusting on-shore today and bring the ocean temp down with cloudy skies at hollywood beach. red flags fly from the life guard towers.

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