Cioppino

Directions

1. 1
   First, prep the seafood.
2. 2
   Scrub and rinse the mussels well in cold water.
3. 3
   Peel the shrimp and remove the tails (this is optional; some people prefer to leave shells and tails on).
4. 4
   Chop the fish into 2 pieces.
5. 5
   In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil over medium and add the onion.
6. 6
   Saute about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add garlic, sauteing until onion is translucent.
8. 8
   Add the marinara sauce and stock to the pot, cover and bring to a low boil, about 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Pour in the wine and add the bay leaf and cayenne pepper.
10. 10
    Turn heat to medium low and simmer covered another 8 minutes.
11. 11
    Add the mussels and cook until mussels just begin to open, about 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Next, add the fish, re-cover and cook about 3 minutes.
13. 13
    Finally, add the shrimp, cover, and cook only long enough for the shrimp to turn pink and the fish to cook all the way through, about 8 minutes.
14. 14
    Serve in large bowls and enjoy!