Ultimate Shellfish Stew Recipe A Taste of the Sea - Seafood…

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 1 fennel bulb, chopped (reserve fronds for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (28 ounce/800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups fish stock or seafood broth (1 liter)
• 1 cup dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio) (240 ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded (450g)
• 1 pound littleneck clams, scrubbed (450g)
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (450g)
• 8 ounces sea scallops, patted dry (225g)
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving