12large prawnsheads trimmed, shell removed and deveined
200gsalmon filletscut into large pieces
200gsquid tentacles
750mlVegetable stock
3tablespoonsolive oil
4garlic clovesminced
1teaspoonred chilli flakes
2brown onionsfinely chopped
1/4tspsaffron
1small fennelthinly sliced
250mlwhite wine
500gpassata
2teaspoonsdried oregano
1tbsplemon juice
1/4cupfresh parsleychopped
3fennel fronds
black pepperfreshly cracked
Instructions
To Prepare The Seafood
Add mussels and clams to a large heavy-bottomed pot along with 750ml vegetable/fish stock. Cover and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, shaking pan occasionally until mussels and clams have opened up. Remove from heat. Strain and reserve the stock for the soup. Discard any unopened mussels and clams.
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large cast-iron frying pan on medium-high heat. Cook fish and prawns for 1-2 minute until seared and starting to char. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan, cook tentacles for 30 seconds on high heat until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
To Make The Soup
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high heat in a large wide pan. Add garlic and chilli. Sauté for a few seconds. Add onion and fennel. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is caramelized. Add the pinch of saffron. Mix well. Add wine to deglaze the pan and mix all the brown, sticky bits.
Add passata, reserved stock, oregano and lemon juice. Mix well. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes to develop flavours.
Add the mussels, clams, fish, prawns, octopus/squid and mix well. Cook for a further 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with black pepper, garnish with parsley and fennel. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.