Seafood Orzo

Directions

1. 1
   In a covered saucepan, bring the tomatoes, clam broth, wine, and salt to a simmer.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, in a soup pot on medium heat, saute the onions and garlic in the oil for 2 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the orzo and cook, stirring constantly, until the orzo turns golden, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in the hot tomato mixture, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until the orzo is almost al dente, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, cut the monkfish into bite-sized chunks.
6. 6
   When the orzo is barely al dente, add the monkfish, clams, basil, and pepper and cook until the fish is cooked all the way through, about 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Serve the rest of the bottle of wine with dinner.
8. 8
   Add Caesar Salad without the Tofu Croutons (page 109) and Orange-Almond Polenta Cake (page 266) and youve got a dinner party!