Lobster and Shrimp Cioppino Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 1 1/3- to 1 1/2-pound live lobsters
• 2 pounds uncooked large shrimp with shells
• 1 1/4 cups olive oil
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
• 12 garlic cloves, peeled, flattened
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 28-ounce can plus 2 cups diced tomatoes in juice
• 1 bunch fresh basil
• 4 large fresh thyme sprigs
• 4 large fresh parsley sprigs
• 2 large fresh oregano sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 4 8-ounce bottles clam juice
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 3 pounds red snapper fillets
• 16 large sea scallops
• 1 pound large lump crabmeat (optional)
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large shallot, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine